CVE-2025-14704CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2025-14704

High · published December 15, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.3
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky path traversal is making waves in Shiguangwu's sgwbox N3 2.0.25. An unguarded corner in the API could let a remote attacker peek into sensitive files! 🔍 Think of it like a delivery service that misreads an address and accidentally delivers packages to the wrong mailbox — the API is letting some crafty packages slip through, containing unexpected goodies! 📦 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to navigate the directory structure and access files they shouldn't, potentially exposing sensitive data. While it's not an immediate catastrophe, the ramifications could lead to unauthorized access and compromise user confidentiality.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that misreads an address and accidentally delivers packages to the wrong mailbox — the API is letting some crafty packages slip through, containing unexpected goodies! 📦 This vulnerability allows for path traversal due to an oversight in an anonymous function within the API component. When exploited, it permits unauthorized file access by navigating beyond intended directories.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to navigate the directory structure and access files they shouldn't, potentially exposing sensitive data. While it's not an immediate catastrophe, the ramifications could lead to unauthorized access and compromise user confidentiality. To protect against this, ensure your sgwbox is updated to the latest version. Regularly audit access controls on API functions and implement robust input validation to block unauthorized path attempts. 🚀 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll secure your application and keep those sneaky paths locked down for good. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12488 · 96.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-12-15T10:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
sgwbox/n3_firmware≤ 2.0.25—
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 04:32Z
    Shiguangwu sgwbox N3 API eshell path traversal
    cvelistv5