What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8054?

CVE-2025-8054 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Xm Fax are affected by CVE-2025-8054?

CVE-2025-8054 is a path traversal vulnerability in OpenText XM Fax that could allow attackers to read sensitive files from affected systems.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8054?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running OpenText XM Fax and document version numbers; assess network exposure and restrict access to the application where possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block path traversal payloads (../, encoded variants); enable detailed logging and monitoring for suspicious file access patterns. Within 30 days: Contact OpenText for patch availability; evaluate alternative fax solutions if patch timeline is unacceptable; conduct forensic review of logs for indicators of exploitation.

Xm Fax CVE-2025-8054

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-19 security@opentext.com

Path Traversal Xm Fax

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

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:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 23:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OpenText™ XM Fax allows Path Traversal.

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to arbitrarily disclose content of files on the local filesystem. This issue affects XM Fax: 24.2.

AnalysisAI

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OpenText™ XM Fax allows Path Traversal. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to arbitrarily disclose content of files on the local filesystem. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Xm Fax. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OpenText™ XM Fax allows Path Traversal.

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to arbitrarily disclose content of files on the local filesystem. This issue affects XM Fax: 24.2.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.