Advisory Details

July 24th, 2025

ATEN eco DC Missing Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-650
ZDI-CAN-26647

CVE ID CVE-2025-6685
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS ATEN
AFFECTED PRODUCTS eco DC
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ATEN eco DC. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the web-based interface. The issue results from the lack of validating the assigned user role when handling requests. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ATEN has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.aten.com/global/en/supportcenter/info/security-advisory/25/
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-05-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-07-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-07-24 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Vu Khanh Trinh (@_Sonicrr) from VNPT Cyber Immunity
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