CVE-2025-49240: Missing Authorization in nK DocsPress
Missing Authorization vulnerability in nK DocsPress docspress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DocsPress: from n/a through <= 2.5.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in nK DocsPress (<= 2.5.2) arises from missing authorization checks, leading to incorrect access control enforcement. An attacker with low privileges and no user interaction required could exploit this issue remotely over the network to gain limited unauthorized access to information. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a partial confidentiality loss due to missing authorization, with no effect on data integrity or system availability. Exploitation could allow unauthorized users to access information they should not have permission to view, but does not enable modification or disruption of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and strengthen access control configurations in DocsPress to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-49240: Missing Authorization in nK DocsPress
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in nK DocsPress docspress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DocsPress: from n/a through <= 2.5.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in nK DocsPress (<= 2.5.2) arises from missing authorization checks, leading to incorrect access control enforcement. An attacker with low privileges and no user interaction required could exploit this issue remotely over the network to gain limited unauthorized access to information. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a partial confidentiality loss due to missing authorization, with no effect on data integrity or system availability. Exploitation could allow unauthorized users to access information they should not have permission to view, but does not enable modification or disruption of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and strengthen access control configurations in DocsPress to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-04T09:40:52.585Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6842eddf71f4d251b5c880b6
Added to database: 6/6/2025, 1:32:15 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:14:24 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:43:30 PM
Views: 86
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.