CVE-2018-25113 Dicoogle PACS Web Server 2.5.0 Unauthenticated Path Traversal
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via a crafted request to the exportFile endpoint, exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25113?
CVE-2018-25113 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dicoogle Project PACS Web Server, published on 23 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in Dicoogle PACS Web Server version 2.5.0 and possibly earlier. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the underlying system by sending a crafted request to the /exportFile endpoint using the UID parameter. Successful exploitation can reveal sensitive files accessible by the web server user.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25113?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2018-25113 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25113 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fjq-cmcf-h48q.