CVE-2025-62922 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the Export Categories product developed by Shambhu Patnaik, affecting all 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 limited privileges (low privilege level) to access features or data that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring only low privileges (PR:L) and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is unchanged (S:U), but the impact on confidentiality and integrity is high (C:H/I:H), while availability is unaffected (A:N). This means an attacker can potentially read or modify sensitive data or operations without authorization, leading to significant confidentiality breaches and data integrity violations. No patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild. The vulnerability was reserved and published in late October 2025. The lack of proper authorization checks suggests a design or implementation flaw in the product's access control mechanisms, which could be exploited by authenticated users with limited privileges to escalate their access rights or perform unauthorized actions. The absence of user interaction requirements facilitates automated exploitation attempts. This vulnerability is critical for organizations relying on this product for managing export categories, especially where sensitive or regulated data is involved.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-62922 can be substantial, particularly for those involved in export management, customs, or trade compliance that utilize the Export Categories product. Unauthorized access to sensitive export category data could lead to exposure of confidential business information, manipulation of export classifications, or disruption of compliance processes. This could result in regulatory penalties, loss of competitive advantage, and reputational damage. The high confidentiality and integrity impact means that attackers could exfiltrate sensitive data or alter export category information, potentially causing downstream operational errors or legal violations. Although availability is not affected, the breach of data integrity and confidentiality alone can have severe consequences. Given the remote network exploitability and low privilege requirement, attackers could leverage compromised or low-level accounts to escalate privileges or access restricted functions. This is particularly concerning for European companies operating in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, or technology exports, where strict export controls apply. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the lack of patches increases risk if attackers develop exploits. Organizations must prioritize identifying affected systems and implementing compensating controls to prevent unauthorized access.

1. Conduct a thorough audit of all user roles and permissions within the Export Categories product to identify and restrict any excessive privileges or unauthorized access paths. 2. Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the Export Categories system to only trusted and necessary users and networks. 3. Monitor logs and user activity for anomalous access patterns, especially attempts to access restricted functions or data by low-privilege accounts. 4. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the system to reduce risk from compromised credentials. 5. If possible, disable or restrict access to vulnerable functionality until a patch is available. 6. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain updates or patches as soon as they are released. 7. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) with rules tailored to detect exploitation attempts targeting missing authorization flaws. 8. Train administrators and users on the risks of privilege escalation and the importance of adhering to least privilege principles. 9. Prepare incident response plans specific to unauthorized access scenarios involving export data. 10. Regularly review and update ACL configurations to ensure they align with organizational security policies and compliance requirements.