CVE-2025-44177

Name: CVE-2025-44177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-09T16:15:23.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 4.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-44177 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in White Star Software Protop version 4.4.2-2024-11-27, specifically in the /pt3upd/ endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker can remotely read arbitrary files on the underlying OS using encoded traversal sequences.. EPSS estimates a 4.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in White Star Software Protop version 4.4.2-2024-11-27, specifically in the /pt3upd/ endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker can remotely read arbitrary files on the underlying OS using encoded traversal sequences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.17%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wss	Protop	4.4.2-2024-11-27

References

https://gist.github.com/stSLAYER/4a2ecfbab1215a0be0dde59c4ac0122dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://protop.comProduct

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-44177?

How severe is CVE-2025-44177?

CVE-2025-44177 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-44177?

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