CVE-2025-67172CWE-78CWE-94command-injectioncode-injection

CVE-2025-67172

High · published December 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Beware of this sneaky vulnerability hiding in RiteCMS v3.1.0! A single authenticated user can trigger a remote code execution through the parse_special_tags() function. 🔥 Think of it like a trusted friend who can access all the secret recipes in a restaurant — they can whip up anything from the menu, even if they weren't the chef. If misused, they could create a dish no one wants! An attacker with access could execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising sensitive data or altering crucial site functionality. Imagine someone turning a delightful dining experience into a chaotic kitchen disaster! This means your web application may be under siege, leading to data breaches, service disruptions, or unauthorized changes.

Put simply

Think of it like a trusted friend who can access all the secret recipes in a restaurant — they can whip up anything from the menu, even if they weren't the chef. If misused, they could create a dish no one wants! This vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit the parse_special_tags() function, leading to remote code execution. Essentially, the system trusts what it shouldn't, allowing bad actors to run malicious code.

What to do

An attacker with access could execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising sensitive data or altering crucial site functionality. Imagine someone turning a delightful dining experience into a chaotic kitchen disaster! This means your web application may be under siege, leading to data breaches, service disruptions, or unauthorized changes. To safeguard your site, update RiteCMS to version 3.1.1 or later right away. Moreover, review user permissions to limit access only to those who truly need it. Regular audits of your environment will help ensure that only authorized changes are made. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not just patching a vulnerability, you're actively defending your digital castle! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00918 · 59.9th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'); CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-12-17T23:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ritecms/ritecmsall versions—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 00:00Z
    RiteCMS v3.1.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the parse_special_tags() function
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