CVE-2025-34300
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA template injection vulnerability exists in Sawtooth Software’s Lighthouse Studio versions prior to 9.16.14 via the ciwweb.pl http://ciwweb.pl/ Perl web application.
Published Jul 16, 2025 · Updated May 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-34300 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v4) affecting Lighthouse Studio.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 7, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Lighthouse Studio 9.16.14.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
10.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
80%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A template injection vulnerability exists in Sawtooth Software’s Lighthouse Studio versions prior to 9.16.14 via the ciwweb.pl http://ciwweb.pl/ Perl web application. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 7, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Studio | See advisory | 9.16.14 |
Patched Releases
Lighthouse Studio
9.16.14
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 7, 2025
Last updated
May 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF lighthouse_studio_unauth_rce_cve_2025_34300.rb
- otherhttps://sawtoothsoftware.com/resources/software-downloads/lighthouse-studio/version-history
- otherhttps://slcyber.io/assetnote-security-research-center/rce-in-the-most-popular-survey-software-youve-never-heard-of/
- otherhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sawtooth-software-lighthouse-studio-preauthentication-rce
FAQ
Common Questions.
A template injection vulnerability exists in Sawtooth Software’s Lighthouse Studio versions prior to 9.16.14 via the ciwweb.pl http://ciwweb.pl/ Perl web application.
Affected: Lighthouse Studio. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 7, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Lighthouse Studio 9.16.14.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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