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Fogproject CVE-2025-58443

CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2025-09-06 security-advisories@github.com
9.9
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: github
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 9.61%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
No patch listed yet 9.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Versions 1.5.10.1673 and below contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an attacker to perform an unauthenticated DB dump where they could pull a full SQL DB without credentials. A fix is expected to be released 9/15/2025. To address this vulnerability immediately, upgrade to the latest version of either the dev-branch or working-1.6 branch. This will patch the issue for users concerned about immediate exposure. See the FOG Project documentation for step-by-step upgrade instructions: https://docs.fogproject.org/en/latest/install-fog-server#choosing-a-fog-version. Affected products include: Fogproject.

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Severity by source

Vendor (github) PRIMARY 9.9 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (github) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: github

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Sep 29, 2025 - 13:49 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Sep 06, 2025 - 20:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionCVE.org

FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Versions 1.5.10.1673 and below contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an attacker to perform an unauthenticated DB dump where they could pull a full SQL DB without credentials. A fix is expected to be released 9/15/2025. To address this vulnerability immediately, upgrade to the latest version of either the dev-branch or working-1.6 branch. This will patch the issue for users concerned about immediate exposure. See the FOG Project documentation for step-by-step upgrade instructions: https://docs.fogproject.org/en/latest/install-fog-server#choosing-a-fog-version.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using FOG face critical risk from CVE-2025-58443, a improper authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 9.9. Attackers could bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access to protected resources and sensitive data. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls; (2) Enable MFA where possible; (3) Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
9.6%
Top 7% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 9.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

80
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +10
CVSS: +50
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:fogproject:fogproject:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-39914 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jul 12

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CVE-2024-40645 HIGH POC
8.8 Jul 31

FOG is a cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is

CVE-2021-32243 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 16

FOGProject v1.5.9 is affected by a File Upload RCE (Authenticated). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability i

CVE-2024-42348 HIGH POC
8.6 Aug 02

FOG is a cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is

CVE-2024-41954 HIGH POC
7.8 Jul 31

FOG is a cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is

CVE-2024-34477 HIGH POC
7.8 May 27

configureNFS in lib/common/functions.sh in FOG through 1.5.10 allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a crafte

CVE-2024-41108 MEDIUM POC
5.9 Jul 31

FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), th

CVE-2024-42349 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Aug 02

FOG is a cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability

CVE-2026-116778 HIGH
8.8 Oct 28

The Storage Node edit route in FOG Project's PHP API (PUT /fog/storagenode/{id}/edit) authenticates the request but neve

CVE-2026-47687 HIGH
8.7 Jul 21

Stored cross-site scripting in FOG Project's inventory reporting pipeline allows an unauthenticated network attacker to

CVE-2026-47685 HIGH
8.7 Jul 21

Stored XSS in FOG Project's unauthenticated inventory endpoint allows network-accessible attackers to inject persistent

CVE-2026-47688 HIGH
8.2 Jul 21

Missing authorization in FOG Project (fogproject) before 1.5.10.1832 and 1.6.0-beta.2313 lets a remote unauthenticated a

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