CVE-2025-27920: Srimax Output Messenger Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Published May 5, 2025
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Updated

Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.

Other sources

Srimax Output Messenger contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.

CISA

Affected Software

3 affected components
Output Messenger<2.0.63
Srimax Output Messenger
Srimax Output Messenger<2.0.63

Event History

May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 12, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:34 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:35 PM
May 13, 2025
News Published
via The Register·07:29 AM
News Published
via The Register·07:32 AM
May 19, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 7, 57625
Event
via NVD·09:34 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27920?

CVE-2025-27920 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal and sensitive file exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27920?

To fix CVE-2025-27920, upgrade Output Messenger to version 2.0.63 or later to eliminate directory traversal vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2025-27920?

CVE-2025-27920 allows attackers to perform directory traversal attacks that can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files.

4

Which versions of Output Messenger are affected by CVE-2025-27920?

Output Messenger versions prior to 2.0.63 are affected by CVE-2025-27920.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2025-27920 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2025-27920 could include configuration leakage, unauthorized file access, and potential compromise of sensitive data.

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