CVE-2025-7060 is a security vulnerability identified in Monitorr versions up to 1.7.6m, specifically affecting the Installer component within the file assets/config/_installation/mkdbajax.php. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation of the 'datadir' argument, which can be manipulated remotely. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially influence the behavior of the installation process or related operations by injecting crafted input. However, the attack complexity is rated as high, indicating that exploitation requires significant effort or conditions, and the exploitability is considered difficult. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require high privileges (PR:H) to exploit, limiting the attack surface. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 2.1, categorizing it as a low-severity issue, with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has been contacted but has not responded, and no patches or mitigations have been officially released. No known exploits are currently active in the wild. The vulnerability's presence in the installation script suggests that it could be leveraged during setup or configuration phases, potentially allowing attackers with some level of access to manipulate installation parameters or configurations improperly. Given the high complexity and required privileges, the risk is mitigated somewhat by operational controls but remains a concern for environments where Monitorr is deployed and installation or upgrade processes are exposed or not tightly controlled.

For European organizations using Monitorr, particularly those deploying versions up to 1.7.6m, this vulnerability poses a limited but non-negligible risk. Since exploitation requires high privileges and is complex, the likelihood of remote attackers successfully exploiting this flaw without prior access is low. However, if an attacker gains elevated privileges or insider access, they could manipulate the installation process, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or the introduction of malicious components. This could undermine the integrity of monitoring infrastructure, leading to inaccurate system status reporting or potential backdoors. In critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government, where monitoring tools are integral to operational security and compliance, even low-severity vulnerabilities can have cascading effects. Additionally, the lack of vendor response and absence of patches increases the risk exposure over time. Organizations relying on Monitorr should be aware of this vulnerability to prevent exploitation during installation or upgrades, especially in environments where installation scripts might be accessible or automated.

1. Restrict access to the installation directories and scripts, ensuring that only trusted administrators can execute or modify installation components. 2. Implement strict file system permissions on assets/config/_installation/mkdbajax.php to prevent unauthorized reading or writing. 3. Conduct installation and upgrade procedures in isolated, secure environments to minimize exposure during these phases. 4. Monitor and audit installation activities and logs for unusual or unauthorized input parameters related to 'datadir' or other configuration arguments. 5. If possible, review and sanitize input parameters manually or via custom scripts before running the installer to ensure no malicious input is processed. 6. Consider deploying network segmentation and access controls to limit remote access to installation interfaces. 7. Stay alert for vendor updates or community patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 8. As a longer-term measure, evaluate alternative monitoring solutions or updated versions of Monitorr that do not exhibit this vulnerability.