CVE-2025-41723 Sauter: Directory Traversal in importFile SOAP Method

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the importFile SOAP method to upload files to arbitrary locations on Sauter building automation devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-41723?

CVE-2025-41723 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Sauter EY-modulo 5 ecos 5 ecos504/505, published on 22 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The importFile SOAP method is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack. An unauthenticated remote attacker bypass the path restriction and upload files to arbitrary locations.

Weakness: CWE-35

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-41723?

How do I fix CVE-2025-41723?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-41723 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-2025-41723 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-41723 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw24-5v6p-pvvv.

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