How to fix CVE-2025-11031?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running DataTables and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2025-11031?

Organizations using DataTables should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-11031, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available.

CVE-2025-11031

MEDIUM

2025-09-26 [email protected]

5.5

CVSS 4.0

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:14 vuln.today

Patch Released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:14 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Oct 07, 2025 - 18:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 26, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

Description

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)."

Analysis

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)." Affected products include: Sprymedia Datatables. Version information: up to 1.10.13..

Affected Products

Sprymedia Datatables.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.2

CVSS: +28

POC: +20

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