CVE-2025-8356CWE-22CWE-94

Path Traversal leading to RCE

Critical · published August 8, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in Xerox FreeFlow Core 8.0.4 could give attackers the keys to your server's secret files! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver who can read any package they hold — if they misinterpret the address, they might open boxes that were never meant for them. The attacker can exploit this flaw to dig into unauthorized files and potentially run malicious code. An attacker can leverage this flaw to access sensitive files on your server, leading to devastating consequences like remote code execution. This means they could execute any command they choose, putting your entire system and data at serious risk! We're talking about a catastrophic breach of security.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver who can read any package they hold — if they misinterpret the address, they might open boxes that were never meant for them. The attacker can exploit this flaw to dig into unauthorized files and potentially run malicious code. This path traversal vulnerability allows attackers to navigate the server's file structure and access files outside the intended directory. By exploiting this flaw, they can run arbitrary commands on the server, making it a critical security issue.

What to do

An attacker can leverage this flaw to access sensitive files on your server, leading to devastating consequences like remote code execution. This means they could execute any command they choose, putting your entire system and data at serious risk! We're talking about a catastrophic breach of security. Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to the latest version of Xerox FreeFlow Core—check for patches specifically addressing CVE-2025-8356. Additionally, review your file access controls to tighten server security and prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! Act fast to secure your systems and maintain your 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
0.19059 · 97.3th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'); CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-08-08T15:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 15:40Z
    Path Traversal leading to RCE
    cvelistv5