What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-46616?

CVE-2025-46616 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Which versions of Quantum StorNext Web GUI API are affected by CVE-2025-46616?

Organizations using Quantum StorNext Web GUI API before 7.2.4 face critical risk from CVE-2025-46616, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 9.9.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-46616?

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

Quantum StorNext Web GUI API CVE-2025-46616

CRITICAL

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2025-04-25 cve@mitre.org

RCE File Upload

9.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.9 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 25, 2025 - 07:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Quantum StorNext Web GUI API before 7.2.4 allows potential Arbitrary Remote Code Execution (RCE) via upload of a file. This affects StorNext RYO before 7.2.4, StorNext Xcellis Workflow Director before 7.2.4, and ActiveScale Cold Storage.

AnalysisAI

Quantum StorNext Web GUI API before 7.2.4 allows potential Arbitrary Remote Code Execution (RCE) via upload of a file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Quantum StorNext Web GUI API before 7.2.4 allows potential Arbitrary Remote Code Execution (RCE) via upload of a file. This affects StorNext RYO before 7.2.4, StorNext Xcellis Workflow Director before 7.2.4, and ActiveScale Cold Storage. Version information: before 7.2.4.

Affected ProductsAI

StorNext RYO.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.