CVE-2025-14117 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified in fit2cloud Halo version 2.21.10. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when a web application does not properly verify that requests originate from legitimate users, allowing attackers to craft malicious requests that execute actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge. This particular vulnerability affects an unspecified function within the product, enabling remote attackers to induce victims to perform unintended operations by exploiting the absence of anti-CSRF protections. The vulnerability requires no authentication or privileges, but does require user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted webpage. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vendor was notified early but has not responded or issued patches, increasing the risk exposure. No known exploits have been observed in the wild yet, but public disclosure means attackers could develop exploits. fit2cloud Halo is a cloud management platform, so successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized changes in cloud resource configurations or management actions, potentially disrupting operations or causing misconfigurations. The lack of vendor response and patch availability means organizations must proactively implement mitigations to reduce risk.

For European organizations using fit2cloud Halo 2.21.10, this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions remotely by tricking legitimate users into executing malicious requests. Potential impacts include unauthorized changes to cloud infrastructure configurations, disruption of cloud resource management, or execution of unintended administrative functions. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, it can degrade integrity and trust in cloud management operations. This could lead to operational disruptions, compliance violations, or indirect exposure of sensitive information through misconfiguration. The risk is heightened in environments where users have elevated privileges or where cloud resources are critical to business continuity. The lack of vendor patches increases the window of exposure, making timely mitigation essential. European organizations relying on fit2cloud Halo for cloud orchestration or management should assess their exposure and implement compensating controls to prevent exploitation.

Since no official patches are available, European organizations should implement specific mitigations to reduce the risk of CSRF exploitation in fit2cloud Halo 2.21.10. These include: 1) Deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block CSRF attack patterns or suspicious cross-origin requests targeting the Halo management interface. 2) Restricting access to the Halo management console to trusted networks or VPNs to limit exposure to external attackers. 3) Encouraging users to avoid clicking on untrusted links and educating them about CSRF risks. 4) If possible, implementing reverse proxies or API gateways that enforce anti-CSRF tokens or validate HTTP headers such as Origin and Referer to block unauthorized requests. 5) Monitoring logs for unusual or unauthorized management actions that could indicate exploitation attempts. 6) Planning for an upgrade or patch deployment once the vendor releases a fix, and maintaining communication channels to track vendor responses. 7) Applying strict role-based access controls (RBAC) to minimize the privileges of users who can perform sensitive operations, limiting the impact of CSRF attacks. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, user education, and monitoring tailored to the specific product and vulnerability context.