{"id":59865,"date":"2025-08-04T05:47:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T05:47:39","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:32:20","slug":"cve-2025-54769-authenticated-directory-traversal-leading-to-remote-code-execution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54769-authenticated-directory-traversal-leading-to-remote-code-execution\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54769: Authenticated Directory Traversal Leading to Remote Code Execution<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-54769 is a potent threat that manipulates file upload functionalities and directory traversals to compromise system integrity. This vulnerability affects any application that does not validate or sanitize the file path and name during the file upload process. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution<\/a> (RCE), a severe security flaw that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands or code on a victim’s system.
\nThe significance of this vulnerability<\/a> lies in its ability to be exploited by a read-only user, which typically have limited permissions. This means that even seemingly ‘safe’ user accounts can become potential threats. Given the high CVSS severity score of 8.8, the impact of this vulnerability on affected systems<\/a> is significant and requires immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54769
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low (Authenticated Read-only User<\/a>)
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System Compromise<\/a>, Data Leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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