CVE-2025-27920
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CVE-2025-27920 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Srimax | Output Messenger | < 2.0.63 |
References
- https://www.outputmessenger.com/cve-2025-27920/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-27920US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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