CVE-2025-11031: A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-11031?

datatables: upgrade to 1.10.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-11031 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11031 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-11031 affect?

CVE-2025-11031 affects datatables. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-11031?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-11031 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting datatables. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-09-26
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: sprymedia

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-26 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sprymedia datatables UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.10.15

Fixed in: 1.10.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datatables || rpm -q datatables || datatables --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade datatables

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade datatables

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2025-11031?

datatables: upgrade to 1.10.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-11031 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11031 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-2025-11031 affect?

CVE-2025-11031 affects datatables. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack

How urgent is CVE-2025-11031?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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