CVE-2025-13808 is an improper authorization vulnerability identified in the orionsec orion-ops product, specifically within the User Profile Handler component. The vulnerability resides in the update function of the UserController.java file, where the argument ID parameter can be manipulated by an attacker. This manipulation bypasses proper authorization checks, allowing an attacker to perform unauthorized updates to user profiles remotely. The flaw does not require any authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to unauthenticated remote attackers over the network. The vulnerability affects versions up to the commit hash 5925824997a3109651bbde07460958a7be249ed1. The vendor was contacted early but did not respond, and no patches have been released to date. An exploit has been published, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). This vulnerability could allow attackers to modify user profiles or escalate privileges by exploiting improper authorization logic, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation within affected systems.

For European organizations using orion-ops, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized access and modification of user profiles, which could lead to privilege escalation, data integrity issues, and potential lateral movement within internal networks. The ability to exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication increases the attack surface and risk exposure. Organizations in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and infrastructure that rely on orion-ops for operational management could face disruptions or data breaches. The lack of vendor response and absence of patches exacerbate the risk, requiring organizations to implement interim mitigations. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate impact, but the ease of exploitation and network accessibility elevate the threat level. Unauthorized changes to user profiles could undermine trust in system integrity and lead to compliance violations under European data protection regulations such as GDPR.

Since no official patches are available, European organizations should immediately audit their orion-ops deployments to identify affected versions. Implement network-level access controls to restrict access to the orion-ops management interfaces to trusted internal IPs or VPNs. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to manipulate user ID parameters. Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of user profile update activities to detect anomalous behavior. Consider deploying application-layer authorization checks as a compensating control if source code modification is feasible. Engage in active threat hunting for signs of exploitation attempts. Maintain strict segmentation of orion-ops environments to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs. Finally, maintain communication channels with the vendor or community for updates and patches, and prepare incident response plans tailored to this vulnerability.