CVE-2025-3518 File upload functionality possible even when disabled

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can upload files via direct API requests even when file upload functionality is disabled in the configuration.

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-2025-3518?

CVE-2025-3518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unblu Spark, published on 22 Apr 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

It technically possible for a user to upload a file to a conversation despite the file upload functionality being disabled.

The file upload functionality can be enabled or disabled for specific use cases through configuration. In case the functionality is disabled for at least one use case, the system nevertheless allows files to be uploaded through direct API requests. During the upload file, interception and allowed file type rules are still applied correctly.

If file sharing is generally enabled, this issue is not of concern.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-3518?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unblu Spark.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-3518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-3518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-3518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mxw-7rp7-fhjr.

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