CVE-2025-62922 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability identified in the Shambhu Patnaik Export Categories software, affecting versions up to and including 1.0. The vulnerability arises because certain functionality within the product is not properly constrained by Access Control Lists (ACLs), allowing users with low privileges to access or invoke functions that should be restricted. This lack of proper authorization checks can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive export category data or the ability to modify such data, impacting both confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction, and only requires low privileges, which lowers the barrier for exploitation. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 reflects the high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability. Although no known exploits are currently documented in the wild, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a significant threat, especially in environments where export data confidentiality is critical. The absence of patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention to access control policies and monitoring. The vulnerability was published on October 27, 2025, and assigned by Patchstack. The product is used in export management contexts, which may involve sensitive trade data and regulatory compliance requirements.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive export-related data, potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR and trade compliance laws. Organizations involved in export management, logistics, or supply chain operations that use the Shambhu Patnaik Export Categories software are at risk of data breaches, intellectual property theft, or manipulation of export records. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. The ability for low-privilege users to escalate access undermines internal security controls and could facilitate insider threats or external attackers who have compromised low-level accounts. Given Europe's strong regulatory environment and the strategic importance of export data, the impact could be significant, especially for companies dealing with sensitive or controlled goods. Additionally, disruption or manipulation of export data could affect operational continuity and international trade relationships.

1. Immediately review and tighten Access Control Lists (ACLs) within the Export Categories software to ensure that all sensitive functions require appropriate authorization levels. 2. Restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary, applying the principle of least privilege, especially for accounts with access to export data. 3. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to the Export Categories application only to trusted users and systems. 4. Monitor access logs and audit trails for unusual or unauthorized access attempts, focusing on functions related to export data management. 5. If patches become available, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. 6. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on authorization controls in the Export Categories product. 7. Educate users and administrators about the risks of privilege escalation and the importance of secure credential management. 8. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or other security controls that can detect and block unauthorized function calls until a patch is applied.