CVE-2025-59171CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2025-59171

High · published November 7, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky configuration file upload is all it takes to gain system-level access! Think of it as a delivery driver sneaking a package through a hidden side door that no one checks. Once inside, they can roam freely and access anything in the warehouse! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to waltz right into your system, execute arbitrary code, and take control like a burglar with the master key. They could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even bring your entire system down — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver sneaking a package through a hidden side door that no one checks. Once inside, they can roam freely and access anything in the warehouse! CVE-2025-59171 arises from insufficient sanitization of configuration files, enabling attackers to traverse directories and execute code remotely with system-level permissions.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to waltz right into your system, execute arbitrary code, and take control like a burglar with the master key. They could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even bring your entire system down — absolutely devastating! To protect against this, patch your system to the latest version as soon as possible, and ensure that all configuration files are properly sanitized. Additionally, review your file upload implementations to enforce strict validation rules. 🔒 You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your system secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00762 · 54.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-11-07T04:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
advantech/deviceon\/iedge≤ 2.0.2—
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 22:29Z
    Advantech DeviceOn/iEdge Path Traversal
    cvelistv5