CVE-2025-67487: static web server — Fix

Description

Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets. Versions 2.40.0 and below contain symbolic links (symlinks) which can be used to access files or directories outside the intended web root folder. SWS generally does not prevent symlinks from escaping the web server’s root directory. Therefore, if a malicious actor gains access to the web server’s root directory, they could create symlinks to access other files outside the designated web root folder either by URL or via the directory listing. This issue is fixed in version 2.40.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
static-web-server	static_web_server	< 2.40.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/static-web-server/static-web-server/commit/308f0d26ceb9c2c8bd219315d0f53914763357f2 https://github.com/static-web-server/static-web-server/security/advisories/GHSA-459f-x8vq-xjjm https://github.com/static-web-server/static-web-server/security/advisories/GHSA-459f-x8vq-xjjm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-67487? +

Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets. Versions 2.40.0 and below contain symbolic links (symlinks) which can be used to access files or directories outside the intended web root folder. SWS generally does not prevent symlinks from escaping the web server’s root directory. Therefore, if a malicious actor gains access to the web server’s root directory, they could create symlinks to access other files outside the designated web root folder either by URL or via the directory listing. This issue is fixed in version 2.40.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-67487? +

CVE-2025-67487 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-67487? +

CVE-2025-67487 affects products from static-web-server, specifically: static_web_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-67487? +

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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