What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-5964?

CVE-2025-5964 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-5964?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running the API endpoint in M-Files Server and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

M Files Server CVE-2025-5964

Q: Which versions of M Files Server are affected by CVE-2025-5964?

Organizations using the API endpoint in M-Files Server should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-5964, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.. A patch is available.

EUVD-2025-18348 MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-06-15 security@m-files.com

Path Traversal M Files Server M Files

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-22 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	Sensitive files such as configuration files, credentials, or system files can be read, potentially leading to further compromise. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM), this represents a moderate risk.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker modifies a file parameter to include directory traversal sequences (../../etc/passwd) to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 14, 2026

A path traversal issue in the API endpoint in M-Files Server before version 25.6.14925.0 allows an authenticated user to read files in the server.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 14, 2026 - 21:57 CVSS 6.5

RemediationAI

Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use a whitelist of allowed files or directories. Implement chroot jails or containerization.

Affected VersionsENISA

M-Files Server 0 <25.6.14925.0

Affected Packages

euvd m_files_server fix: 25.6.14925.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Path traversal allows an attacker to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths with sequences like '../'.

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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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD

25.6.14925.0

CVE Published

Jun 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using the API endpoint in M-Files Server should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-5964, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 84% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

EUVD

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +32

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5964 ADVISORY https://product.m-files.com/security-advisories/cve-2025-5964 REF https://empower.m-files.com/security-advisories/CVE-2025-5964

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