CVE-2025-10708 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Four-Faith Water Conservancy Informatization Platform. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of the 'fileName' parameter in the web application endpoints /history/historyDownload.do and usrlogout.do. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to traverse directories on the server's file system, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory scope. This type of vulnerability allows unauthorized reading of sensitive files, which may include configuration files, credentials, logs, or other critical data stored on the server. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of automated or widespread attacks. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and limited impact confined to confidentiality (partial data disclosure). The vendor Four-Faith has not responded to the vulnerability disclosure, and no patches or mitigations have been publicly released. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. Given the platform's role in water conservancy informatization, unauthorized access to system files could lead to exposure of operational data or system configurations, potentially impacting water management infrastructure.

For European organizations utilizing the Four-Faith Water Conservancy Informatization Platform, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of critical infrastructure data. Unauthorized file access could reveal sensitive operational information, configuration details, or credentials, which adversaries could leverage for further attacks or espionage. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the exposure of sensitive data could undermine trust in water management systems and lead to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR if personal or sensitive data is involved. Additionally, attackers could use the information gained to plan more sophisticated attacks targeting water infrastructure, which is a critical sector in Europe. The lack of vendor response and absence of patches exacerbate the risk, especially for organizations that have not implemented compensating controls. The threat is particularly relevant for European countries with significant deployments of Four-Faith products or those with strategic water management infrastructure that could be targeted for disruption or intelligence gathering.

Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict external access to the affected endpoints (/history/historyDownload.do and usrlogout.do) by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls or VPNs to limit access to trusted users and systems only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block path traversal patterns in the 'fileName' parameter. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on the server side to reject any file paths containing traversal sequences (e.g., '../'). Monitor server logs for suspicious access patterns indicative of path traversal attempts. If possible, isolate the affected platform within a segmented network zone to reduce the blast radius of a potential compromise. Organizations should also engage with Four-Faith to demand timely patch releases and consider alternative solutions if vendor support remains absent. Regular backups and incident response plans should be updated to address potential data exposure scenarios related to this vulnerability.