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%.

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 Opentext

7.5

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	CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to arbitrarily disclose content of files on the local filesystem.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

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]

RemediationAI

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

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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.

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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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-8054 is a path traversal vulnerability in OpenText XM Fax that could allow attackers to read sensitive files from affected systems. Organizations using this product face potential disclosure of confidential data, credentials, or system information without requiring authentication or user interaction.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules blocking path traversal patterns; implement network segmentation to restrict XM Fax access to authorized users only; disable unnecessary file browsing features if configurable; enforce strict input validation at application level; increase monitoring and alerting for file system access anomalies; consider temporarily disabling XM Fax if exploitation is detected pending patch release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 84% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

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 HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

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.