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CVE-2025-46579 is a high-severity Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) injection vulnerability affecting ZTE's GoldenDB database product. Attackers can craft and inject malicious DDE expressions via the application's interface. When a legitimate user downloads and opens a file generated by the compromised system, these DDE expressions execute, potentially enabling arbitrary command execution on the target system.
Potential Impact: - Execution of attacker-supplied commands upon opening a file, leading to malware deployment, data theft, or system compromise. - Heightened risk in environments where users routinely download and open files generated by GoldenDB, increasing susceptibility to phishing and social engineering attacks. - The vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.4, reflecting its significant exploitation risk.
Exploitation Method: - The attacker injects DDE expressions through a vulnerable GoldenDB interface. - The manipulated file is downloaded by the victim. - On file opening (e.g., within Microsoft Office), the embedded DDE command executes, giving the attacker command execution on the user’s system.
Organizations using GoldenDB should audit their deployments, restrict unnecessary file export functionality, and monitor for vendor guidance regarding updates or patches.
At present, there are no publicly known indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with successful exploitation of CVE-2025-46579. The vulnerability was only recently disclosed, and information on real-world exploitation or campaign-specific details is not available.
Avertium’s Threat Detection & Response (TDR) team is proactively monitoring for any indicators that may emerge. If relevant IOCs are identified, they will be shared through official advisories and threat intelligence updates.
Initial Access
Execution
Defense Evasion
Persistence
Privilege Escalation
Collection
Exfiltration
These TTPs are based on common attack patterns observed in DDE injection attacks and are directly applicable to the exploitation of GoldenDB per CVE-2025-46579.
CVE-2025-30391 carries a CVSS rating of 8.1, underscoring its significant risk. Organizations are urged to take the following mitigation and defense steps:
Threat Detection & Response (TDR)
Avertium integrates all aspects of security operations for advanced threat detection and response. For CVE-2025-46579, TDR is critical for: Persistent monitoring for DDE-related threats and abnormal file export/execution activity. - Rapid detection of incidents involving arbitrary command execution. - Cross-domain correlation to provide early warnings on evolving exploits.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Avertium’s SIEM solutions offer centralized log analysis, helping: Detect anomalous DDE command execution and GoldenDB activity. - Correlate logs from endpoints, network, and applications to identify exploitation chains. - Automate incident response and support comprehensive threat hunting.
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
ASM helps to: Identify and inventory exposed GoldenDB endpoints across the environment. - Prioritize vulnerability remediation based on exposure and criticality. - Continuously scan for unpatched systems and weaknesses that could be targeted by DDE injection.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
GRC services assist by: Guiding secure file handling policy development and enforcement. - Delivering targeted user security training programs. - Supporting regulatory compliance and ensuring secure operation of database platforms.
Cybersecurity Strategy Alignment
Avertium ensures alignment of cybersecurity programs with business needs by: Conducting strategic security assessments of databases and applications. - Mapping threats to MITRE ATT&CK to improve detection and response capabilities. - Providing ongoing roadmaps for security maturity, incident preparedness, and resilience.
These offerings help organizations address not only immediate risk but also underpin long-term security improvement and threat resilience for GoldenDB and broader enterprise infrastructure.
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