CVE-2025-36857: Rapid7 Appspider Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Rapid7 Appspider Pro versions below 7.5.021, suffer from a broken access control vulnerability in the application's configuration file loading mechanism, whereby an attacker can place files in directories belonging to other users or projects. Affected versions allow standard users to add custom configuration files. These files, which are loaded in alphabetical order, can override or change the settings of the original configuration files, creating a security vulnerability. This issue stems from improper directory access management.
This vulnerability was remediated in version 7.5.021 of the product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-36857?
CVE-2025-36857 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36857?
To remediate CVE-2025-36857, upgrade Rapid7 Appspider Pro to version 7.5.021 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36857?
CVE-2025-36857 is a broken access control vulnerability affecting the application's configuration file loading mechanism.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-36857?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-36857 include unauthorized file placement and access to directories belonging to other users or projects.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-36857?
Standard users of Rapid7 Appspider Pro versions below 7.5.021 are affected by CVE-2025-36857.