CVE-2025-50233

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified

CVE-2025-50233 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.44%

35.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Q-CmsQcms6.0.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50233?
A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2025-50233?
CVE-2025-50233 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50233?
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