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CVE-2025-8261: Improper Authorization in Vaelsys VaelsysV4

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-8261cvecve-2025-8261
Published: 07/28/2025 (07/28/2025, 06:32:05 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Vaelsys
Product: VaelsysV4

Description

A weakness has been identified in Vaelsys VaelsysV4 4.1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /grid/vgrid_server.php of the component User Creation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor explains: "Based on Vaelsys' analysis, the reported behavior does not allow actions beyond those already permitted to authenticated administrative users, and no change in system configuration or operational practices is necessary."

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
vaelsys/vaelsysv4
pkg:github/vaelsys/vaelsysv4
Affected versions
=4.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/15/2026, 11:19:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability concerns an improper authorization weakness in Vaelsys VaelsysV4 4.1.0, specifically in the User Creation Handler component within /grid/vgrid_server.php. The vulnerability could allow remote manipulation leading to improper authorization. However, according to the vendor's analysis, the reported behavior does not extend privileges beyond those of authenticated administrative users, implying no escalation of privileges or unauthorized access beyond existing permissions. No official patch or remediation has been provided, and the vendor does not require changes in system configuration or operational practices.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (medium severity), indicating a moderate risk. The impact is limited to potentially improper authorization but does not allow attackers to perform actions beyond those already permitted to authenticated administrative users. There is no confirmed privilege escalation or unauthorized access beyond existing admin capabilities. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the vendor disputes the severity of the issue.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor states that no changes in system configuration or operational practices are necessary as the reported behavior does not allow unauthorized actions beyond those of authenticated administrative users. No official patch or fix is currently available. Users should monitor vendor advisories for any updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2025-07-26T16:14:28.085Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68871d08ad5a09ad0080b9a1

Added to database: 07/28/2025, 06:47:36 UTC

Last enriched: 04/15/2026, 11:19:35 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:52 UTC

Views: 224

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