CVE-2019-25245CWE-732

Ross Video DashBoard 8.5.1 Privilege Escalation via Insecure Permissions

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
13.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky privileges elevation vulnerability lurks in Ross Video DashBoard 8.5.1, allowing authenticated users to swap out executable files — like a chef sneaking a different, potentially toxic dish into the menu! 🔥 Picture this: a restaurant where staff can change the menu without any checks. An authorized chef decides to replace the signature dish with a mystery casserole — no one will notice till it’s too late! That’s how this vulnerability works, giving authenticated users too much power without proper oversight. An attacker could exploit this flaw and replace the DashBoard.exe binary with a malicious executable, leading to unauthorized actions on the server. This could allow them to execute harmful commands, access sensitive data, or disrupt services, making it a serious risk for any affected organization.

Put simply

Picture this: a restaurant where staff can change the menu without any checks. An authorized chef decides to replace the signature dish with a mystery casserole — no one will notice till it’s too late! That’s how this vulnerability works, giving authenticated users too much power without proper oversight. This elevation of privileges vulnerability arises from improper permission settings, allowing authenticated users to modify executable files by exploiting the 'M' or 'C' flags intended for the 'Authenticated Users' group.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw and replace the DashBoard.exe binary with a malicious executable, leading to unauthorized actions on the server. This could allow them to execute harmful commands, access sensitive data, or disrupt services, making it a serious risk for any affected organization. To address this, ensure that permission settings for the 'M' and 'C' flags are correctly configured. It's crucial to review user roles and restrict modification capabilities only to trusted personnel. Also, consider updating to a patched version if available. You’ve got this! With a few simple adjustments, you can secure your DashBoard and keep those sneaky chefs at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00235 · 13.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Published
2025-12-24T19:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 19:27Z
    Ross Video DashBoard 8.5.1 Privilege Escalation via Insecure Permissions
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