What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-27716?

CVE-2025-27716 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-27716?

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

CVE-2025-27716

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-28 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Path Traversal

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2025 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in the file/folder listing process of the USB storage file-sharing function of HGW-BL1500HM Ver 002.002.003 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, the product's files may be obtained and/or altered by a crafted HTTP request to specific functions of the product from a device connected to the LAN side.

AnalysisAI

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in the file/folder listing process of the USB storage file-sharing function of HGW-BL1500HM Ver 002.002.003. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in the file/folder listing process of the USB storage file-sharing function of HGW-BL1500HM Ver 002.002.003 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, the product's files may be obtained and/or altered by a crafted HTTP request to specific functions of the product from a device connected to the LAN side.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.