CVE-2025-13789 ZenTao model.php makeRequest server-side request forgery

Medium 5.3 Published 30 Nov 2025 Updated 1 Dec 2025

Remote attackers can exploit a server-side request forgery vulnerability in ZenTao's AI module to access internal resources or bypass security controls.

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-2025-13789?

CVE-2025-13789 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery 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 vulnerability was found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. This affects the function makeRequest of the file module/ai/model.php. The manipulation of the argument Base results in server-side request forgery. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 21.7.6 mitigates this issue. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13789?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zentao Zentao.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13789?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2025-13789 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13789 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-px5m-vp2j-j7xw.