CVE-2025-2749

Name: CVE-2025-2749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-24T19:15:52.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 3.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-2749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated remote code execution in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users Staging Sync Server to upload arbitrary data to path relative locations. This results in path traversal and arbitrary file upload, including content that can be executed server side leading to remote code execution.This issue affects Kentico Xperience through 13.0.178.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authenticated remote code execution in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users Staging Sync Server to upload arbitrary data to path relative locations. This results in path traversal and arbitrary file upload, including content that can be executed server side leading to remote code execution.This issue affects Kentico Xperience through 13.0.178.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 4, 2026.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kentico	Xperience	<= 13.0.178

References

https://devnet.kentico.com/download/hotfixesPatch
https://labs.watchtowr.com/bypassing-authentication-like-its-the-90s-pre-auth-rce-chain-s-in-kentico-xperience-cms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kentico-xperience-staging-media-file-upload-authenticated-rceThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-2749US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2749?

How severe is CVE-2025-2749?

CVE-2025-2749 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2749?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST