Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. If the `/minicms/mc-admin/post.php` endpoint is exposed over the network and lacks proper authentication checks for the Trash File Restore Handler, an attacker can exploit it remotely via crafted HTTP requests.

Does an attacker need valid credentials to exploit this?

Not necessarily. The issue stems from improper authentication; in affected configurations, the restore functionality can be reached without a valid admin session or with only minimal, easily forged context. However, if deployments add extra external protections (e.g., VPN, reverse-proxy auth), those may raise the bar.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

Centralize authentication and authorization in a dedicated middleware or guard that all admin endpoints must pass through before any business logic runs. Specifically, require a validated, server-side session for all actions in `mc-admin/post.php`, and ensure only properly authorized admin roles can perform restore operations.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in MiniCMS Trash File Restore Handler

CVE-2025-15457

Published:

Jan 4, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authentication

CWE:

CWE-287

Impact:

Unauthorized Access and State Manipulation

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authentication

CWE:

CWE-287

Impact:

Unauthorized Access and State Manipulation

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in MiniCMS Trash File Restore Handler

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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