CVE-2025-8050: External Control of File vulnerability has been discovered in opentext Flipper.
Published Oct 21, 2025
·Updated
External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in opentext Flipper allows Path Traversal.
The vulnerability could allow a user to access files hosted on the server.
This issue affects Flipper: 3.1.2.
Affected Software
2 affected components
OpenText Flipper
OpenText Flipper=3.1.2
Remediation
Information
https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=ot_kb_unauthenticated&sysparm_article=KB0850526
Event History
Oct 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8050?
The severity of CVE-2025-8050 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to server files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-8050?
To fix CVE-2025-8050, upgrade OpenText Flipper to version 3.1.3 or later to mitigate the path traversal vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-8050 facilitate?
CVE-2025-8050 can facilitate unauthorized file access, potentially exposing sensitive data hosted on the server.
4
Which versions of OpenText Flipper are affected by CVE-2025-8050?
CVE-2025-8050 affects OpenText Flipper version 3.1.2.
5
Is CVE-2025-8050 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2025-8050 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing exploitation without user credentials.