CVE-2023-25914 Authneticated Path Traversal in Danfoss AK-SM800A

High 8.8 Published 21 Aug 2023 Updated 19 Jul 2025

Authenticated attackers can read system files via the XML interface, potentially leading to full system compromise on Danfoss AK-SM800A devices.

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-2023-25914?

CVE-2023-25914 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Danfoss AK-SM800A, published on 21 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Due to improper restriction, authenticated attackers could retrieve and read system files of the underlying server through the XML interface. The information that can be read can lead to a full system compromise.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25914?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Danfoss Ak-Sm 800a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25914?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25914 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-2023-25914 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25914 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cmrr-63r4-j6f9.