CVE-2025-14018 is an unquoted search path vulnerability (CWE-428) affecting NetBT Consulting Services Inc.'s e-Fatura software prior to version 1.2.15. This vulnerability arises when the software improperly handles file paths that include spaces without enclosing them in quotes, allowing an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate the search path for configuration files or libraries. By placing a malicious executable or library in a directory that is searched before the legitimate one, an attacker can cause the software to load and execute their code instead of the intended files. This can lead to unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the e-Fatura process, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of sensitive financial data processed by the software. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require local access and some level of privilege (low). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, low impact on availability, low attack complexity, and no user interaction needed. No public exploits are known at this time, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix is pending or not yet publicly available. Given e-Fatura's role in electronic invoicing, exploitation could disrupt financial operations or lead to data breaches.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14018 can be significant, especially for those relying on e-Fatura for electronic invoicing and financial document management. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the e-Fatura application, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive financial data, manipulation of invoicing records, and potential fraud. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of financial transactions, which can result in regulatory non-compliance, financial loss, and reputational damage. The limited availability impact means service disruption is less likely but cannot be ruled out if malicious code affects system stability. Organizations in finance, accounting, and government sectors are particularly at risk. The requirement for local access means insider threats or attackers who have gained initial footholds via other means could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges or move laterally within networks. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits post-disclosure.

1. Apply patches or updates from NetBT Consulting Services Inc. as soon as they become available for e-Fatura versions prior to 1.2.15. 2. Until patches are released, restrict local access to systems running e-Fatura to trusted personnel only and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the risk of exploitation. 3. Conduct a thorough audit of the file system and environment variables related to e-Fatura to identify and remove any unquoted paths or suspicious files that could be leveraged by attackers. 4. Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized executables or libraries from running in the e-Fatura environment. 5. Monitor system logs and file system changes for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Educate system administrators and users about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and enforce strong endpoint security controls. 7. Consider isolating e-Fatura systems in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs. 8. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior related to DLL hijacking or unauthorized code execution.