What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25355?

CVE-2019-25355 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Which versions of Gsoap are affected by CVE-2019-25355?

CVE-2019-25355 is a directory traversal vulnerability in gSOAP 2.8 that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive system files through manipulated HTTP requests.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25355?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25355. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25355?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running gSOAP 2.8 through asset inventory and network scanning; implement temporary WAF rules to block path traversal patterns (../, ..\, encoded variants). Within 7 days: Restrict network access to affected gSOAP services using firewall rules; require authentication/IP whitelisting where possible; monitor access logs for exploitation attempts. Within 30 days: Upgrade gSOAP to a patched version (2.8.x with security updates or newer); conduct forensic review of access logs to determine if compromise occurred; apply compensating controls until upgrade completion.

Gsoap CVE-2019-25355

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-18 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Path Traversal Gsoap Suse

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

SUSE

HIGH

qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 26, 2026 - 22:29 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 18, 2026 - 22:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.

AnalysisAI

gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Gsoap. gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High

CVE-2019-25355 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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