CVE-2025-27920KEV · OVERDUECWE-24

Srimax Output Messenger Directory Traversal Vulnerability

High · published May 5, 2025

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 79.1th percentile for exploit probability.

502
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.1
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky directory traversal flaw in Output Messenger can lead attackers straight to sensitive files! Get ready to patch up! ⚡ Think of it like a delivery driver who, with just a little misdirection, ends up knocking on the wrong doors and accessing private packages — that's what happens when attackers use '../' sequences to navigate outside the intended directory. An attacker could potentially access configuration files and other sensitive data, opening the door to exploitation that can compromise your entire system. This isn't just a minor nuisance; it could lead to significant data leakage and security breaches.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who, with just a little misdirection, ends up knocking on the wrong doors and accessing private packages — that's what happens when attackers use '../' sequences to navigate outside the intended directory. This directory traversal vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file paths improperly, enabling them to access files outside of the designated directory, posing a significant security risk.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access configuration files and other sensitive data, opening the door to exploitation that can compromise your entire system. This isn't just a minor nuisance; it could lead to significant data leakage and security breaches. Update Output Messenger to version 2.0.63 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. Also, review your application's file handling processes to ensure proper path validation and restrictions are in place. Audit your configurations regularly to protect against future risks. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01865 · 79.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-24 · Path Traversal: '../filedir'
Published
2025-05-05T00:00Z
KEV added
2025-05-19 · due 2025-06-09
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jun 9
    kev
  • 05 MAY 00:00Z
    Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling
    cvelistv5