CVE-2025-27007: SureTriggers Privilege Escalation Flaw

CVE-2025-27007 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureTriggers caused by incorrect privilege assignment. Attackers can elevate their access rights beyond intended levels. This article covers technical details, versions through 1.0.82, security impact, and mitigation strategies.

CVE-2025-27007 Overview

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureTriggers allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects SureTriggers: from n/a through 1.0.82.

Critical Impact
Unauthorized users may gain elevated privileges, compromising the overall security of the application.

Affected Products

SureTriggers through 1.0.82

Discovery Timeline

2025-05-01 - CVE CVE-2025-27007 published to NVD
2025-05-05 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-27007

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability occurs due to an incorrect privilege assignment in the SureTriggers plugin, which allows attackers to elevate their privileges within the application.

Root Cause

The issue stems from improper validation of user roles and permissions during the authentication process.

Attack Vector

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring any prior authentication.

python

# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
import requests

url = "http://vulnerable-site.com/api/trigger"
data = {
    "role": "admin",
    "action": "escalate_privilege"
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.status_code)

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-27007

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual privilege escalation events
Unauthorized access to sensitive areas
Logs showing modified user roles

Detection Strategies

Use behavior-based detection to monitor unexpected changes in user privileges and access patterns. Integrate with SIEM systems to flag anomalies in user roles and API requests.

Monitoring Recommendations

Implement continuous logging and auditing of user privilege changes. Set up alerts for unauthorized modifications to user roles using SentinelOne's advanced threat detection capabilities.

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-27007

Immediate Actions Required

Update SureTriggers to the latest patched version
Review user roles and permissions to ensure correctness
Monitor and audit logs for signs of exploitation

Patch Information

Refer to the Patchstack advisory for patch details and apply the necessary updates.

Workarounds

Consider implementing strict access controls and continuous monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized privilege changes before patches can be applied.

bash

# Configuration example
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
# Ensure SureTriggers is updated
wp plugin update suretriggers