CVE-2025-12203 givanz Vvveb Code Editor functions.php sanitizeFileName path traversal
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the Code Editor to read or modify arbitrary files on the server.
- 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-2025-12203?
CVE-2025-12203 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in givanz Vvveb, published on 27 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in givanz Vvveb up to 1.0.7.3. This issue affects the function sanitizeFileName of the file system/functions.php of the component Code Editor. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called b0fa7ff74a3539c6d37000db152caad572e4c39b. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12203?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vvveb Vvveb.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12203?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12203 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-2025-12203 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12203 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in givanz Vvveb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfvm-7f4p-fg84.