CVE-2018-25408 The Open ISES Project 3.30A Path Traversal Arbitrary File Download
Unauthenticated attackers can download arbitrary files, including configuration and system files, via path traversal in the download endpoint.
- 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-2018-25408?
CVE-2018-25408 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Openises Open ISES Project, published on 30 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Open ISES Project 3.30A contains a path traversal vulnerability in the ajax/download.php endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the filename parameter. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences ../ in the filename parameter to access files outside the intended directory, including configuration files and system files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25408?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25408 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-2018-25408 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25408 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39jc-xvx2-95jh.