CVE-2025-50233: qcms Input Validation Flaw — Exploit

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
q-cms	qcms	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/xiaoyangsec/cve https://github.com/xiaoyangsec/cve/blob/main/README.md

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-50233? +

CVE-2025-50233 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2025-50233? +

CVE-2025-50233 affects products from q-cms, specifically: qcms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-50233? +

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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