CVE-2025-13787 ZenTao File control.php delete privileges management

Medium 5.3 Published 30 Nov 2025 Updated 1 Dec 2025

Remote attackers can bypass privilege checks to delete arbitrary files in ZenTao by manipulating the fileID argument.

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-2025-13787?

CVE-2025-13787 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ZenTao, published on 30 Nov 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 21.7.7 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13787?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zentao Zentao.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13787?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13787 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-13787 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13787 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v63q-x4cm-x632.