MEDIUM CVSS 5.6
Published: 2025-07-06

CVE-2025-7098

comodo internet_security Security Advisory (CVE-2025-7098)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-7098 impacting comodo internet_security. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument name/folder leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product comodo / internet_security
Affected Versions 12.3.4.8162
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-7098 impacting comodo internet_security.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-7098.yaml
id: cve-2025-7098

info:
  name: comodo internet_security - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-7098 affecting comodo internet_security.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162. Affected is an unknown function of the c...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-7098
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.6
    cve-id: CVE-2025-7098
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2025-7098,comodo,internet_security,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "internet_security"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-7098.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-7098
# Target: comodo internet_security | CVSS: 5.6 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-7098 (comodo internet_security)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against comodo internet_security scope (12.3.4.8162).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-7098.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-7098
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install internet_security 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade internet_security 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update internet_security

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i internet_security 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i internet_security

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-7098 in comodo internet_security?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update comodo internet_security packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-7098?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-7098?

CVE-2025-7098 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.6
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-7098
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor comodo
Product internet_security
Published 2025-07-06
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L