CVE-2025-25478 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit filename handling flaws in Syspass to disclose source code and sensitive database credentials.
- 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-2025-25478?
CVE-2025-25478 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The account file upload functionality in Syspass 3.2.x fails to properly handle special characters in filenames. This mismanagement leads to the disclosure of the web application s source code, exposing sensitive information such as the database password.
Weakness: CWE-73
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Syspass Syspass.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-25478 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-2025-25478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-25478 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7869-m4gv-9v2j.