CVE-2025-65838 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Dec 2025 Updated 3 Dec 2025

Attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in PublicCMS to read or modify arbitrary files 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-2025-65838?

CVE-2025-65838 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PublicCMS V5.202506.b is vulnerable to path traversal via the doUploadSitefile method.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-65838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Publiccms Publiccms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-65838 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-2025-65838 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-65838 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cgqr-v3c9-4f9g.