CVE-2025-65656 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a file inclusion vulnerability in dcat-admin to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files.

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-2025-65656?

CVE-2025-65656 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

dcat-admin v2.2.3-beta and before is vulnerable to file inclusion in admin/src/Extend/VersionManager.php.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-65656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dcatadmin Dcat Admin.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-65656 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-2025-65656 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-65656 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrx9-j7j2-56qq.

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