CVE-2025-45238 is a critical security vulnerability identified in foxcms version 1.2.5. The vulnerability arises from an arbitrary file deletion flaw within the delRestoreSerie method. This method allows an attacker to delete files on the affected system without proper authorization or validation, leading to potential disruption of service or damage to system integrity. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-22, which corresponds to Path Traversal, indicating that the flaw likely involves insufficient sanitization of file paths, enabling attackers to specify arbitrary file locations for deletion. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 reflects the high severity of this vulnerability, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction needed (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality impact (C:N), but high integrity (I:H) and availability (A:H) impacts. This means an unauthenticated attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to delete critical files, potentially causing significant service outages or data loss. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the critical nature and ease of exploitation make it a high-risk issue for any deployments of foxcms 1.2.5. The absence of vendor or product details beyond foxcms and the lack of patch links suggest that mitigation may require close monitoring for official updates or applying manual protective measures.

For European organizations using foxcms 1.2.5, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the integrity and availability of their web content management systems. Exploitation could lead to deletion of essential files, resulting in website downtime, loss of data, and disruption of business operations. This can affect sectors relying heavily on web presence such as e-commerce, media, education, and government services. The lack of confidentiality impact reduces the risk of data leakage, but the high integrity and availability impacts mean that attackers can cause denial of service or defacement, damaging organizational reputation and potentially leading to financial losses. Organizations in Europe with regulatory obligations under GDPR must also consider the compliance implications of service disruptions and data integrity issues. Given the network-exploitable nature and no requirement for authentication or user interaction, the threat can be exploited rapidly and at scale if foxcms 1.2.5 instances are exposed to the internet without adequate protections.

European organizations should immediately identify any deployments of foxcms version 1.2.5 within their infrastructure. Since no official patches are currently linked, organizations should consider the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to foxcms administrative interfaces and related endpoints using firewalls or network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks. 2) Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the delRestoreSerie method or unusual file deletion attempts. 3) Conduct code audits or temporary code modifications to add input validation and sanitization on file path parameters within the delRestoreSerie method to prevent path traversal exploitation. 4) Regularly back up critical files and website data to enable rapid recovery in case of file deletion. 5) Monitor system and application logs for anomalous file deletion activities or unauthorized access attempts. 6) Stay alert for vendor advisories or community patches addressing this vulnerability and apply updates promptly once available. 7) Educate development and operations teams about the risks of arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities and secure coding practices to prevent similar issues.