CVE-2025-59547: DNN's CKEditor File Uploader functionality vulnerable through Unicode obfuscation

Published Sep 23, 2025
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Updated

DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) is an open-source web content management platform (CMS) in the Microsoft ecosystem. Prior to version 10.1.0, the CKEditor file upload endpoint has insufficient sanitization for filenames allowing probing network endpoints. A specially crafted request can be made to upload a file with Unicode characters, which would be translated into a path that could expose resources in the internal network of the hosted site. This issue has been patched in version 10.1.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
DNN DNN<10.1.0
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke<10.1.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59547?

CVE-2025-59547 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential exploitation regarding file upload vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59547?

To fix CVE-2025-59547, upgrade DNN to version 10.1.0 or later where the vulnerability is resolved.

3

What is affected by CVE-2025-59547?

CVE-2025-59547 affects all versions of DNN prior to 10.1.0.

4

Can CVE-2025-59547 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-59547 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the CKEditor file upload endpoint.

5

What types of attacks could be facilitated by CVE-2025-59547?

CVE-2025-59547 could facilitate attacks that allow probing of network endpoints through insufficiently sanitized filenames.

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