In this March 2025 edition, we spotlight eight significant vulnerabilities that were addressed throughout the month. These flaws affect a range of systems, from operating systems and virtualization platforms to web applications and IoT devices. Given the active exploitation of several of these vulnerabilities, understanding their risks and applying timely mitigations is more important than ever.
This month’s vulnerabilities include remote code execution (RCE), SQL injection risks, sandbox escapes, and authentication bypasses, impacting widely used technologies such as Microsoft Windows, VMware ESXi, Google Chrome, GitHub actions, and more. Whether you manage enterprise infrastructure, personal devices, or cloud services, this roundup provides practical details to enhance your security posture. Let’s explore each vulnerability, its impact, and the steps you can take to protect your systems.
What We'll Cover
CVE-2025-24993: RCE in Windows NTFS via Heap-based Buffer Overflow
- Severity: Important
- CVSS Score: 7.8
- Vulnerability Type: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- Impact: Local
- Complexity: Low
- Affected Systems: Microsoft Windows 10, 11, Server
CVE-2025-24985 is a vulnerability in the Windows Fast FAT File System Driver that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system. The flaw has a low level of complexity and requires local access, making it easier to exploit once an attacker gains physical or network access to a vulnerable system.
Although local access is required, this vulnerability could lead to significant damage if exploited, especially in environments where systems are not properly secured. If an attacker gains access to a vulnerable system, they could escalate privileges and compromise critical data.
Mitigation:
- Apply Microsoft’s security patch.
- Limit local access to sensitive systems.
- Monitor systems with endpoint protection solutions.
CVE-2025-24993: RCE in Windows NTFS via Heap-based Buffer Overflow
- Severity: Important
- CVSS Score: 7.8
- Vulnerability Type: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- Impact: Remote
- Complexity: High
- Affected Systems: Microsoft Windows 10, 11, Server
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the NTFS file system driver, which allows attackers to execute remote code without user interaction. The attack requires no local access but can be triggered through crafted network requests or files.
Since it can be exploited remotely, this vulnerability is more dangerous than others that require local access. It could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable systems without direct user interaction, posing a serious risk to organizations.
Mitigation:
- Install the latest security updates from Microsoft.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity.
- Use Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
CVE-2025-25181: SQL Injection in Advantive VeraCore
- Severity: High
- CVSS Score: Pending (7.5–8.5)
- Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection
- Impact: Remote, No User Interaction
- Affected Systems: Advantive VeraCore (unpatched versions)
CVE-2025-25181 is an SQL injection vulnerability in Advantive VeraCore, a software used for enterprise resource planning. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into the database, compromising its integrity or exposing sensitive data.
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for organizations using VeraCore. If exploited, attackers could steal or manipulate critical data, leading to potential financial losses and reputational damage.
Mitigation:
- Apply security patches for VeraCore.
- Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to filter SQL injection attempts.
- Regularly audit code for input validation and security vulnerabilities.
CVE-2025-30066: Malicious Code in tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action
- Severity: High
- CVSS Score: Pending (8.0–9.0)
- Vulnerability Type: Malicious Code Execution
- Impact: Remote
- Complexity: Low
- Affected Systems: GitHub repositories using tj-actions/changed-files
This vulnerability affects the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, used in continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines. Attackers can inject malicious code into repositories using this action, which will execute during the build or deployment process.
As CI/CD tools are integral to modern software development, this vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise the entire development pipeline, inject malicious code into production environments, or steal sensitive data.
Mitigation:
- Replace the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action with a more secure alternative.
- Regularly audit third-party GitHub actions for vulnerabilities.
- Enforce access controls and monitor CI/CD pipeline activities for suspicious behavior.
CVE-2025-22224: TOCTOU Race Condition in VMware ESXi/Workstation
- Severity: Critical
- CVSS Score: 9.3
- Vulnerability Type: VM Escape
- Impact: Remote
- Complexity: High
- Affected Systems: VMware ESXi (7.0–8.0), VMware Workstation (17.x), VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation
CVE-2025-22224 is a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check-to-Time-of-Use) race condition in VMware ESXi and Workstation, allowing attackers to break out of a virtual machine (VM) and execute code on the host system. This is known as a VM escape vulnerability.
VM escape vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they allow attackers to break out of isolated VMs and gain control over the underlying host system, potentially compromising other VMs and critical data.
Mitigation:
- Update VMware ESXi and Workstation to the latest versions.
- Implement strict segmentation of virtual machines and monitor for suspicious behavior.
- Limit access to hypervisors and apply strong access controls.
CVE-2025-2783: Sandbox Escape in Google Chromium on Windows
- Severity: High
- CVSS Score: Pending
- Vulnerability Type: Sandbox Escape
- Impact: Remote
- Complexity: High
- Affected Systems: Google Chrome on Windows (<134.0.6998.177)
CVE-2025-2783 is a sandbox escape vulnerability in Google Chrome for Windows, allowing attackers to break out of the browser’s sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the host system.
Since Chrome is one of the most widely used browsers, this flaw poses a significant risk to millions of users. If exploited, attackers could escape the browser’s sandbox, potentially gaining full control over the affected system.
Mitigation:
- Ensure that Chrome is updated to the latest version.
- Disable unnecessary plugins and extensions.
- Use endpoint protection to detect and block suspicious behavior.
CVE-2025-1316: OS Command Injection in Edimax IC-7100 IP Camera
- Severity: High
- CVSS Score: Pending
- Vulnerability Type: OS Command Injection
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Complexity: Low
- Affected Systems: Edimax IC-7100 IP Camera
CVE-2025-1316 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Edimax IC-7100 IP camera. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the camera’s operating system, potentially gaining control over the device.
IoT devices like cameras are often overlooked in security assessments, but this vulnerability highlights the risks they pose. If exploited, attackers could hijack the camera, use it for surveillance, or pivot to other network devices.
Mitigation:
- Update the firmware on affected Edimax devices.
- Disable remote access if not required.
- Isolate IoT devices from critical systems and apply network segmentation.
CVE-2025-24472: Authentication Bypass in Fortinet FortiOS/FortiProxy
- Severity: High
- CVSS Score: Pending
- Vulnerability Type: Authentication Bypass
- Impact: Remote, Super-Admin Access
- Complexity: Low
- Affected Systems: FortiOS (7.0.0–7.0.16), FortiProxy (7.2.0–7.2.12, 7.0.0–7.0.19)
CVE-2025-24472 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy products. This flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain super-admin privileges remotely.
Given the role FortiOS and FortiProxy play in securing enterprise networks, this vulnerability is highly critical. Exploiting it could give attackers full control over a network, allowing them to modify configurations, exfiltrate data, or disrupt services.
Mitigation:
- Apply the latest patches from Fortinet immediately.
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for system access.
- Regularly review and monitor logs for unauthorized access attempts.
March 2025 saw a variety of serious vulnerabilities that could affect a wide range of users, from enterprises to individual consumers. These flaws underscore the importance of staying up-to-date with security patches, implementing strong access controls, and regularly reviewing system configurations. By addressing these vulnerabilities promptly, organizations can minimize the risk of exploitation and safeguard their systems against potential threats.
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