CVE-2025-4178: java server Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/FoodController.java of the component File Upload API. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
xiaowei1118	java_server	< 2019-09-22
microsoft	windows	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/ShenxiuSec/cve-proofs/blob/main/POC-20250418-02.md https://vuldb.com/?submit.561794 https://github.com/ShenxiuSec/cve-proofs/blob/main/POC-20250418-02.md

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306797 https://vuldb.com/?id.306797

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4178? +

A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/FoodController.java of the component File Upload API. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-4178? +

CVE-2025-4178 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4178? +

CVE-2025-4178 affects products from microsoft, xiaowei1118, specifically: java_server, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4178? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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