CVE-2025-55194: Part-DB Persistent Denial of Service via Uncaught Exception from Misleading File Extension in Avatar Upload
Part-DB is an open source inventory management system for electronic components. Prior to version 1.17.3, any authenticated user can upload a profile picture with a misleading file extension (e.g., .jpg.txt), resulting in a persistent 500 Internal Server Error when attempting to view or edit that user’s profile. This makes the profile permanently inaccessible via the UI for both users and administrators, constituting a Denial of Service (DoS) within the user management interface. This issue has been patched in version 1.17.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-55194?
CVE-2025-55194 is considered to have a moderate severity due to potential disruption caused by the 500 Internal Server Error.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55194?
To fix CVE-2025-55194, update Part-DB to version 1.17.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-55194?
Any authenticated user of Part-DB versions prior to 1.17.3 is affected by CVE-2025-55194.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55194?
CVE-2025-55194 is a file upload vulnerability that allows users to exploit misleading file extensions.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-55194?
The primary consequence of CVE-2025-55194 is the persistent 500 Internal Server Error when viewing uploaded profile pictures.