Syspass
CVE-2025-25478
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File name/path control
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| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.10%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
The account file upload functionality in Syspass 3.2.x fails to properly handle special characters in filenames. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-73. The account file upload functionality in Syspass 3.2.x fails to properly handle special characters in filenames. This mismanagement leads to the disclosure of the web application s source code, exposing sensitive information such as the database password. Affected products include: Syspass.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
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2DescriptionCVE.org
The account file upload functionality in Syspass 3.2.x fails to properly handle special characters in filenames. This mismanagement leads to the disclosure of the web application s source code, exposing sensitive information such as the database password.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-25478 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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