CVE-2025-56431
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2025-56431 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory Traversal vulnerability in Fearless Geek Media FearlessCMS v.0.0.2-15 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the plugin-handler.php and the file_get_contents() function.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in Fearless Geek Media FearlessCMS v.0.0.2-15 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the plugin-handler.php and the file_get_contents() function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fearlessgeekmedia | Fearlesscms | 0.0.2-15 |
References
- https://github.com/fearlessgeekmedia/FearlessCMS/issues/36Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/fearlessgeekmedia/FearlessCMS/issues/36Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-56431?
Directory Traversal vulnerability in Fearless Geek Media FearlessCMS v.0.0.2-15 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the plugin-handler.php and the file_get_contents() function.
How severe is CVE-2025-56431?
CVE-2025-56431 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56431?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-56431?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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