CVE-2025-54446CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server allows Upload a Web…

Critical · published July 23, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server gives attackers the keys to upload a web shell without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest who can roam freely into restricted areas because the front desk neglected to check their key card properly — they can access anything from the laundry room to the server room without anyone batting an eye! This flaw could lead to an attacker uploading a web shell, allowing them to execute commands on the server as if they were a legitimate user. Imagine an intruder effectively turning the server into their playground—accessing sensitive data, manipulating configurations, or even bringing the entire system down—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel guest who can roam freely into restricted areas because the front desk neglected to check their key card properly — they can access anything from the laundry room to the server room without anyone batting an eye! The vulnerability arises from improper limitations on pathname handling in MagicINFO 9 Server, allowing a malicious user to manipulate file paths to gain unauthorized access to the file system and upload arbitrary files.

What to do

This flaw could lead to an attacker uploading a web shell, allowing them to execute commands on the server as if they were a legitimate user. Imagine an intruder effectively turning the server into their playground—accessing sensitive data, manipulating configurations, or even bringing the entire system down—absolutely devastating! To secure your systems, patch MagicINFO 9 Server immediately to version 21.1080.0 or later. Additionally, review your server configurations and restrict file upload permissions to ensure that only trusted files can be uploaded. Regularly audit your server logs for any suspicious activity. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll help safeguard your server and boost your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00710 · 53.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-07-23T05:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JUL 05:32Z
    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server allows Upload a Web…
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