CVE-2025-51651 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can download arbitrary files from the server via a crafted GET request in the backup component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-51651?

CVE-2025-51651 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An authenticated arbitrary file download vulnerability in the component /admin/Backups.php of Mccms v2.7.0 allows attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted GET request.

Weakness: CWE-598

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-51651?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chshcms Mccms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-51651?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-51651 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-2025-51651 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-51651 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xj4-3cf7-r6mm.

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