CVE-2019-25574 Green CMS 2.x Path Traversal Arbitrary File Download
Authenticated attackers can download arbitrary files from Green CMS by exploiting path traversal vulnerabilities in theme export and file download actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25574?
CVE-2019-25574 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Greencms Green CMS, published on 21 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Green CMS 2.x contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files and directories by injecting directory traversal sequences. Attackers can manipulate the theme_name parameter in the themeexporthandle action or supply base64-encoded file paths to the downfile action to retrieve sensitive files outside intended directories.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Njtech Greencms.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25574 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-2019-25574 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25574 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Greencms Green CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-23hm-6gvp-w3w5.