CVE-2025-27774
Blind SSRF with Arbitrary File Read
Executive Summary
CVE-2025-27774 is a high severity vulnerability affecting appsec. It is classified as Server-Side Request Forgery. Ensure your systems and dependencies are patched immediately to mitigate exposure risks.
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What is this vulnerability?
CVE-2025-27774 is categorized as a critical Application Verification Flaw flaw. Based on our vulnerability intelligence, this issue occurs when the application fails to securely handle untrusted data boundaries.
Blind SSRF with Arbitrary File Read. CVSS 7.5 — Chained attack example — SSRF escalating to file read.
This architectural defect enables adversaries to bypass intended security controls, directly manipulating the application's execution state or data layer. Immediate strategic intervention is required.
Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVSS Base Score | 7.5 (HIGH) |
| Vector String | N/A |
| Published | March 21, 2026 |
| Last Modified | March 21, 2026 |
| Related CWEs | CWE-918 |
Impact on Systems
✅ Unauthorized Access: Flaws in application logic can permit unauthorized interaction with protected APIs.
✅ Data Manipulation: Adversaries may alter critical application states, such as user roles or configurations.
✅ Service Disruption: Improper error handling or unvalidated inputs can lead to resource exhaustion.
How to fix this issue?
Implement the following strategic mitigations immediately to eliminate the attack surface.
1. Defense in Depth Implement multi-layered validation (client-side, API gateway, and server-side).
2. Least Privilege Ensure backend service accounts operate with the absolute minimum rights required.
3. Security Regression Testing Integrate automated semantic security scanning into the deployment pipeline.
Vulnerability Signature
// Generic Application Security Flaw (Node.js)
app.post('/api/update-profile', (req, res) =\> \{
// DANGEROUS: Mass Assignment / Object Injection
// Attacker can pass \{ "isAdmin": true, "email": "..." \}
User.update(\{ id: req.user.id \}, req.body);
// SECURED: Explicitly select permitted fields
const \{ email, displayName, bio \} = req.body;
User.update(\{ id: req.user.id \}, \{ email, displayName, bio \});
\});