CVE-2025-9986 Overview
CVE-2025-9986 is a sensitive information exposure vulnerability discovered in Vadi Corporate Information Systems Ltd. Co. DIGIKENT, a municipal management and smart city platform. The vulnerability allows unauthorized actors to access sensitive system information through what is classified as an "Excavation" attack pattern, potentially exposing critical infrastructure data and system configurations to malicious actors.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability enables unauthorized access to sensitive system information in DIGIKENT smart city management platforms, potentially compromising municipal infrastructure data and citizen information.
Affected Products
- Vadi Corporate Information Systems DIGIKENT (through version 13092025)
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-02-11 - CVE CVE-2025-9986 published to NVD
- 2026-02-11 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-9986
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-497 (Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere). The flaw allows attackers to extract sensitive system information from DIGIKENT deployments without proper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for exposed instances.
The vulnerability affects the DIGIKENT platform's information handling mechanisms, where sensitive system data is inadvertently exposed to unauthorized parties. This type of information disclosure can reveal internal system architecture, configuration details, database structures, or other sensitive operational data that could facilitate further attacks against the infrastructure.
Root Cause
The root cause stems from improper access controls and information handling within the DIGIKENT application. The system fails to adequately restrict access to sensitive system information, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve data that should be protected. This represents a fundamental design flaw in how the application manages and protects sensitive configuration and system state information.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, requiring no privileges or user interaction. An attacker with network access to a vulnerable DIGIKENT instance can directly query or access endpoints that expose sensitive system information. The low attack complexity indicates that exploitation does not require specialized conditions or extensive preparation.
The vulnerability primarily impacts confidentiality with high severity, allowing attackers to access sensitive data. There is also a low integrity impact, suggesting some ability to modify data or system state. Availability is not affected by this vulnerability.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-9986
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual access patterns to system configuration endpoints or administrative interfaces
- Unexpected queries or requests targeting system information disclosure points
- Anomalous network traffic from external sources attempting to enumerate system details
- Log entries showing unauthorized access attempts to protected system resources
Detection Strategies
- Monitor web application logs for requests targeting sensitive information endpoints
- Implement intrusion detection rules to identify excavation-style information gathering attempts
- Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block information disclosure attacks
- Review access logs for patterns consistent with automated scanning or enumeration activities
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging on all DIGIKENT application components
- Configure alerts for access attempts to sensitive system information endpoints
- Implement network monitoring to detect reconnaissance activities targeting DIGIKENT deployments
- Regularly audit access logs for unauthorized information retrieval attempts
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-9986
Immediate Actions Required
- Review and restrict network access to DIGIKENT instances, limiting exposure to trusted networks only
- Implement additional access controls and authentication requirements for sensitive system endpoints
- Conduct a security audit to identify and remediate exposed sensitive information
- Monitor for any signs of exploitation or unauthorized data access
Patch Information
Organizations should consult the USOM Security Notification TR-26-0056 for official remediation guidance from Turkish national CERT. Contact Vadi Corporate Information Systems Ltd. Co. directly for patch availability and upgrade instructions for DIGIKENT deployments.
Affected versions include DIGIKENT through build 13092025. Organizations should upgrade to the latest patched version as soon as it becomes available from the vendor.
Workarounds
- Implement network segmentation to isolate DIGIKENT systems from untrusted networks
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) to filter malicious requests targeting information disclosure
- Restrict access to DIGIKENT management interfaces to authorized IP addresses only
- Enable additional authentication mechanisms for sensitive system endpoints
- Consider temporarily disabling or restricting access to non-essential features until a patch is applied
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