CVE-2025-63687: forest Auth Bypass — Exploit & Fix

Description

An issue was discovered in rymcu forest thru commit f782e85 (2025-09-04) in function doBefore in file src/main/java/com/rymcu/forest/core/service/security/AuthorshipAspect.java, allowing authorized attackers to delete arbitrary users posts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rymcu	forest	< 2025-09-04

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/rymcu/forest/issues/193

Exploits

https://gist.github.com/LockeTom/564d5be6b75bb64d120daed96d74ec9c https://github.com/rymcu/forest/issues/193

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-63687? +

An issue was discovered in rymcu forest thru commit f782e85 (2025-09-04) in function doBefore in file src/main/java/com/rymcu/forest/core/service/security/AuthorshipAspect.java, allowing authorized attackers to delete arbitrary users posts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-63687? +

CVE-2025-63687 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-63687? +

CVE-2025-63687 affects products from rymcu, specifically: forest. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-63687? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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