CVE-2025-11959 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) and CWE-359 (Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting the Excavation Management Information System developed by Premierturk Information Technologies Inc. This vulnerability exists in versions prior to 10.2025.01 and allows unauthorized external actors to access sensitive files or directories that should be protected. The flaw enables attackers to gather information about the system (footprinting) and misuse its functionalities, potentially leading to exposure of private personal data. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 indicates a high severity, with attack vector being network-based (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring low privileges (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality and integrity is high (C:H/I:H), while availability is unaffected (A:N). Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the sensitive nature of the data managed by the system, which is likely related to excavation and infrastructure projects. The lack of a patch at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention from users of the system to implement compensating controls. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely by an attacker with limited privileges, making it a critical concern for organizations relying on this software for managing excavation operations and related data.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-11959 could be substantial, particularly for those in construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure management sectors that use the Excavation Management Information System. Unauthorized access to sensitive files or directories could lead to exposure of private personal information, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial penalties. The integrity of operational data could be compromised, leading to incorrect excavation planning or execution, which might cause physical damage, safety hazards, or project delays. The vulnerability’s network accessibility and low complexity of exploitation increase the risk of targeted attacks or opportunistic breaches. Additionally, the exposure of internal system details through footprinting could facilitate further attacks or lateral movement within organizational networks. Although availability is not directly impacted, the indirect consequences of data breaches and operational disruptions could affect business continuity and reputation. European entities must consider these risks seriously, especially those involved in critical infrastructure projects where data confidentiality and integrity are paramount.

Since no official patch is currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Conducting a thorough audit of file and directory permissions within the Excavation Management Information System to ensure no sensitive resources are externally accessible; 2) Restricting network access to the system using firewalls and VPNs to limit exposure to trusted users and IP ranges; 3) Enforcing strict role-based access control (RBAC) to minimize privileges granted to users and processes; 4) Monitoring logs and network traffic for unusual access patterns or attempts to enumerate files/directories; 5) Applying web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and block exploitation attempts; 6) Educating system administrators and users about the vulnerability and encouraging vigilance; 7) Planning for rapid deployment of the official patch once released by Premierturk Information Technologies Inc.; 8) Reviewing and enhancing data encryption and anonymization practices to reduce the impact of any data exposure; 9) Implementing network segmentation to isolate the Excavation Management Information System from other critical systems; 10) Regularly backing up critical data to enable recovery in case of compromise.