CVE-2025-11031: A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This mani...

Description

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sprymedia	Datatables	< 1.10.15

References

https://github.com/DataTables/DataTables/commit/3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177aPatch
https://github.com/DataTables/DataTables/releases/tag/1.10.15Release Notes
https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md#urlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325970Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.325970Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.657918Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md#urlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-11031?

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)."

How severe is CVE-2025-11031?

CVE-2025-11031 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11031?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.