9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-8261
Vaelsys VaelsysV4 User Creation vgrid_server.php improper authorization
Description

A weakness has been identified in Vaelsys VaelsysV4 4.1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /grid/vgrid_server.php of the component User Creation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor explains: "Based on Vaelsys' analysis, the reported behavior does not allow actions beyond those already permitted to authenticated administrative users, and no change in system configuration or operational practices is necessary."

INFO

Published Date :

July 28, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

June 17, 2026, 10:06 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-8261 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Vaelsys vaelsys
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 2.0 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Address improper authorization in the User Creation Handler component.
  • Contact the vendor for an update or patch.
  • Review access controls and user permissions.
  • Implement strict authorization checks for file access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-8261 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-8261 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Data Remediation by [email protected]

    Apr. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CVSS V4.0 Score 6.9 5.5
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Tag disputed
    Changed Description A vulnerability was found in Vaelsys 4.1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /grid/vgrid_server.php of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. A weakness has been identified in Vaelsys VaelsysV4 4.1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /grid/vgrid_server.php of the component User Creation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor explains: "Based on Vaelsys' analysis, the reported behavior does not allow actions beyond those already permitted to authenticated administrative users, and no change in system configuration or operational practices is necessary."
    Added Reference https://vaelsys.github.io/security-advisory/advisories/VSEC_V4_2025_07_0003.html
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/616924
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/317849
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/317849/cti
    Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317849
    Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.317849
    Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.616924
    Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317849 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry
    Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.317849 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?submit.616924 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 31, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vaelsys:vaelsys:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/waiwai24/0101/blob/main/CVEs/Vaelsys/Unauthorized_User_Creation_Vulnerability_Exists_in_Vaelsys_V4_Platform.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317849 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.317849 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.616924 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability was found in Vaelsys 4.1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /grid/vgrid_server.php of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-285
    Added CWE CWE-266
    Added Reference https://github.com/waiwai24/0101/blob/main/CVEs/Vaelsys/Unauthorized_User_Creation_Vulnerability_Exists_in_Vaelsys_V4_Platform.md
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317849
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.317849
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.616924
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.