CVE-2025-23171 File upload in Director
An authenticated attacker can upload a webshell via insecure file upload handling in Versa Director, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-23171?
CVE-2025-23171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Versa Director, published on 18 Jun 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform provides an option to upload various types of files. The Versa Director does not correctly limit file upload permissions. The UI appears not to allow file uploads but uploads still succeed. In addition, the Versa Director discloses the full filename of uploaded temporary files, including the UUID prefix. Insecure UCPE image upload in Versa Director allows an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: There are no workarounds to disable the GUI option. Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-23171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Versa-Networks Versa Director.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-23171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-23171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-23171 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Versa Director
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjg2-f6h2-x2p6.