AssetView Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Unauthenticated File Access and Deletion (CVE-2025-25060)

A critical vulnerability in AssetView and AssetView CLOUD (CVE-2025-25060) has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access and delete files on affected systems. The flaw, rated 8.2 (HIGH) on the CVSS scale, stems from missing authentication checks in critical functions. This vulnerability was publicly documented on April 2, 2025, with potential impacts including data exposure and system disruption¹.

Technical Analysis of CVE-2025-25060

The vulnerability affects both on-premise and cloud versions of AssetView, a popular asset management platform. Unlike similar flaws that require some level of authentication, this weakness permits complete bypass of security controls. Attackers can interact directly with file management functions without providing valid credentials. The NIST National Vulnerability Database has flagged this as comparable to PAN-OS CVE-2025-0109, another recent unauthenticated file deletion vulnerability².

While exact technical details of exploitation remain undisclosed, the vulnerability appears to involve improper handling of HTTP requests to file management endpoints. Security researchers note that successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise in environments where AssetView has elevated permissions. The lack of authentication requirements makes this particularly dangerous for internet-facing installations.

Broader Vulnerability Landscape

This disclosure coincides with several other high-severity vulnerabilities affecting enterprise systems. Recent WordPress plugin vulnerabilities include CVE-2025-2294 (CVSS 9.8) in Kubio AI Page Builder and CVE-2025-2328 (CVSS 8.8) in the Drag & Drop File Upload plugin³. Dell Unity systems also face multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-24383, CVSS 9.1 and CVE-2025-24380, CVSS 7.8) that enable remote code execution⁴.

The timing of these disclosures suggests a growing trend of unauthenticated attack vectors across diverse platforms. Security teams should prioritize reviewing internet-facing applications for similar authentication bypass weaknesses. Monitoring emerging threats like CrushFTP (CVE-2025-2825) and Next.js (CVE-2025-29927) is also recommended, though details remain limited⁵.

Mitigation and Response

AssetView administrators should immediately isolate affected systems from untrusted networks until patches become available. Implementing network-level access controls and monitoring for unusual file access patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should:

Review AssetView installation permissions and restrict file system access
Monitor for unexpected file modifications or deletions
Check logs for unauthenticated requests to file management endpoints
Consider temporary network segmentation for critical AssetView instances

The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog should be consulted for additional guidance on prioritizing patch management⁶. Similar vulnerabilities in other platforms suggest that comprehensive reviews of file management functions across all enterprise applications may be warranted.

Conclusion

CVE-2025-25060 represents a significant threat to organizations using AssetView products, particularly those with internet-facing deployments. The combination of unauthenticated access and file manipulation capabilities creates potential for both data breaches and system disruption. While waiting for official patches, security teams should implement compensatory controls and monitor for indicators of compromise.

This vulnerability underscores the importance of rigorous authentication checks in all file management functions. The broader pattern of similar flaws across multiple platforms suggests that many applications may contain comparable weaknesses that have yet to be discovered or disclosed.