CVE-2025-7975 Anritsu ShockLine CHX File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 2 Sep 2025 Updated 2 Sep 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious CHX files due to improper path validation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-7975?

CVE-2025-7975 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Anritsu ShockLine, published on 2 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Anritsu ShockLine CHX File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Anritsu ShockLine. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CHX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-26913.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7975?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anritsu Shockline.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7975?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7975 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-2025-7975 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7975 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5h9g-vfrj-5qm3.