CVE-2025-53632CWE-22

Chall-Manager's scenario decoding process does not check for zip slips

High · published July 10, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path issue in Chall-Manager means an attacker can exploit the system with no authentication needed! Think of it like a delivery service that doesn't check the addresses before dropping off packages — if someone slips a note saying 'deliver to the basement,' that package could end up anywhere unwanted! 📦 This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file paths when decompressing zip archives, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive areas of your server. A malicious player could write files in places they shouldn't, putting your system and data at serious risk. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that doesn't check the addresses before dropping off packages — if someone slips a note saying 'deliver to the basement,' that package could end up anywhere unwanted! 📦 CVE-2025-53632 arises from a failure to validate file paths during scenario decoding in Chall-Manager, leading to a zip slip vulnerability that can be exploited without any authorization.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file paths when decompressing zip archives, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive areas of your server. A malicious player could write files in places they shouldn't, putting your system and data at serious risk. 🔥 To protect your infrastructure, immediately update Chall-Manager to version 0.1.4, which includes the necessary patch. Additionally, ensure that this system is appropriately buried within your environment to minimize exposure. Regular audits can help ensure it stays secure! 🛡️ You've got this! Patch now, and you'll keep your system safe and sound! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00822 · 56.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-07-10T19:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUL 19:36Z
    Chall-Manager's scenario decoding process does not check for zip slips
    cvelistv5