CVE-2025-51057 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability identified in Vedo Suite version 2024.17. The vulnerability arises from an unsanitized use of the 'readfile()' function within the '/api_vedo/video/preview' endpoint. Specifically, remote attackers who have authenticated access to the application can manipulate input parameters to cause the server to read and disclose arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem. This occurs because the application fails to properly validate or sanitize the file path input before passing it to the readfile() function, allowing traversal or direct file path injection. Although exploitation requires authentication, the vulnerability enables attackers to bypass intended access controls and access sensitive files such as configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data stored on the server. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication, and no public exploits are currently known in the wild. However, the presence of this flaw in a media management or video preview API endpoint suggests that the application may be deployed in environments handling sensitive multimedia content or internal data, increasing the risk of information disclosure. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that this vulnerability is newly published and not yet fully assessed, but the technical details suggest a significant risk due to the potential for sensitive data exposure and lateral movement within affected environments.

For European organizations using Vedo Suite 2024.17, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk to confidentiality and potentially integrity of sensitive data. Attackers with valid credentials could leverage this flaw to access configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive internal documents, leading to information leakage. This could facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation, lateral movement, or targeted espionage. Organizations in sectors such as media production, broadcasting, or any industry relying on Vedo Suite for video content management could face operational disruptions or reputational damage if sensitive internal files are exposed. Additionally, the breach of sensitive data could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and other European data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial penalties. The requirement for authentication limits the attack surface to insiders or compromised accounts, but this does not eliminate the risk, especially in environments with weak credential management or insufficient monitoring.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify if they are running Vedo Suite version 2024.17 and prioritize patching once an official fix is released by the vendor. Until a patch is available, organizations should implement strict access controls and monitoring on the '/api_vedo/video/preview' endpoint to detect and block suspicious file path manipulations. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level to reject any file path parameters containing directory traversal sequences or unexpected characters. Network segmentation and least privilege principles should be applied to limit the exposure of the Vedo Suite server and restrict access to only trusted users. Additionally, organizations should conduct credential audits and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of account compromise. Regular security monitoring and log analysis should be enhanced to detect anomalous file access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Finally, organizations should prepare incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation.