CVE-2023-25289: Directory Traversal vulnerability in virtualreception Digital Receptie version win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 6.1.760

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-25289 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting digital reciptie. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory Traversal vulnerability in virtualreception Digital Receptie version win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 6.1.7601.1.0.65792 in embedded web server, allows attacker to gain sensitive information via a crafted GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: virtualreception

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-04 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virtualreception digital reciptie DOWNGRADE

Affected: win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850_6.1.7601.1.0.65792

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850_6.1.7601.1.0.65792

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy digital-reciptie || rpm -q digital-reciptie || digital-reciptie --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850_6.1.7601.1.0.65792 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison digital-reciptie sudo apt install digital-reciptie=<VERSION_BEFORE_win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850_6.1.7601.1.0.65792> sudo apt-mark hold digital-reciptie

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list digital-reciptie sudo dnf downgrade digital-reciptie-<VERSION_BEFORE_win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850_6.1.7601.1.0.65792> sudo dnf versionlock add digital-reciptie

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Virtual Reception v1.0 - Web Server Directory Traversal

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25289?

digital reciptie: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25289 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25289 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25289 affect?

CVE-2023-25289 affects digital reciptie. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory Traversal vulnerability in virtualreception Digital Receptie version win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 6.1.7601.1.0.65792 in embedded web server, allows attacker to gain sensitive information via a crafted GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25289?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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