What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-45238?

CVE-2025-45238 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Which versions of Foxcms are affected by CVE-2025-45238?

Organizations using foxcms v1.2.5 face critical risk from CVE-2025-45238, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 9.1.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-45238?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-45238. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.9%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-45238?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Foxcms CVE-2025-45238

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-05-05 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Foxcms

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:40 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 12, 2025 - 17:39 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 05, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

foxcms v1.2.5 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delRestoreSerie method.

AnalysisAI

foxcms v1.2.5 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delRestoreSerie method. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, 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. foxcms v1.2.5 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delRestoreSerie method. Affected products include: Qianfox Foxcms.

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.

CVE-2025-45238 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Foxcms CVE-2025-45238

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CVSS VectorNVD

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