CVE-2025-64348CWE-862

ELOG configuration file authorization bypass

Critical · published October 31, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
23.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An authenticated user can mischievously rewrite the configuration file in ELOG, paving the way for an alarming denial of service! Think of ELOG as a restaurant kitchen where someone can rearrange the entire recipe book — if they’re allowed in, they could end up serving burnt toast instead of gourmet meals! This vulnerability could lead to chaos: an attacker could bring your service to a standstill, or worse, if they flip the right switches, they could execute arbitrary OS commands, unleashing a storm of trouble on your systems! It's a full-blown recipe for disaster that no one wants!

Put simply

Think of ELOG as a restaurant kitchen where someone can rearrange the entire recipe book — if they’re allowed in, they could end up serving burnt toast instead of gourmet meals! CVE-2025-64348 allows authenticated users to modify the configuration file of ELOG, which can lead to a denial of service. If the '-x' command line flag is enabled, attackers can execute OS commands, creating a critical security risk despite default settings that initially restrict such actions.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to chaos: an attacker could bring your service to a standstill, or worse, if they flip the right switches, they could execute arbitrary OS commands, unleashing a storm of trouble on your systems! It's a full-blown recipe for disaster that no one wants! To secure your system, ensure that ELOG is updated to the latest version where this issue is resolved. Additionally, disable the '-x' command line flag if it’s currently enabled, and review authentication methods to prevent unauthorized access. Regular audits of configuration settings are a smart move! You've got this! Follow these steps to tighten your defenses and protect your environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/MPR:N/MSC:H/MSI:H/MSA:H
EPSS
0.00321 · 23.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-10-31T18:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 18:31Z
    ELOG configuration file authorization bypass
    cvelistv5