CVE-2025-53120 Securden Unified PAM Path Traversal In File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit path traversal in file upload to place malicious scripts in web directories, achieving remote code execution on the server.
- 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-2025-53120?
CVE-2025-53120 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Securden Unified PAM, published on 25 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal vulnerability in unauthenticated upload functionality allows a malicious actor to upload binaries and scripts to the server’s configuration and web root directories, achieving remote code execution on the Unified PAM server.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53120?
How do I fix CVE-2025-53120?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53120 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-2025-53120 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-53120 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmv4-9rjr-99h2.