CVE-2025-50233 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 6 Aug 2025 Updated 6 Aug 2025

Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary server files via directory traversal in the backend template editor, exposing sensitive information.

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-2025-50233?

CVE-2025-50233 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-50233?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Q-Cms Qcms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50233?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-50233 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-2025-50233 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-50233 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpgf-28p8-64qf.