Which versions of Chestnutcms are affected by CVE-2025-2917?

Organizations using ChestnutCMS should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-2917, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-2917?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-2917. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-2917?

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

Chestnutcms CVE-2025-2917

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2917?

CVE-2025-2917 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-28 cna@vuldb.com

Path Traversal Chestnutcms

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 09, 2025 - 17:30 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3. Affected is the function readFile of the file /dev-api/cms/file/read. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3. Affected is the function readFile of the file /dev-api/cms/file/read. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: 1000Mz Chestnutcms. Version information: up to 1.5.3..

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.