CVE-2025-24886: Infoleak
pwn.college is an education platform to learn about, and practice, core cybersecurity concepts in a hands-on fashion. Incorrect symlink checks on user specified dojos allows for users (admin not required) to perform an LFI from the CTFd container. When a user clones or updates repositories, a check is performed to see if the repository had contained any symlinks. A malicious user could craft a repository with symlinks pointed to sensitive files and then retrieve them using the CTFd website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24886?
CVE-2025-24886 has been assigned a severity level that indicates it allows for local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities due to incorrect symlink checks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24886?
To fix CVE-2025-24886, ensure proper validation of symlinks and restrict file access accordingly within the CTFd application.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-24886?
CVE-2025-24886 specifically affects the pwn.college CTFd platform used for educational purposes in cybersecurity.
Can CVE-2025-24886 be exploited by regular users?
Yes, CVE-2025-24886 can be exploited by any user, not just admins, due to the flawed symlink checks that permit local file inclusion.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24886?
CVE-2025-24886 is classified as a local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability that can compromise system security.