CVE-2025-13787: A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-13787?

zentao: upgrade to 21.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-13787 being exploited?

CVE-2025-13787 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-2025-13787 affect?

CVE-2025-13787 affects zentao. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-13787?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-13787 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting zentao. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 21.7.7 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266, CWE-269
Published	2025-11-30
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: zentao

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-30 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zentao zentao UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.7.7

Fixed in: 21.7.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 21.7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zentao

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-2025-13787?

zentao: upgrade to 21.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-13787 being exploited?

CVE-2025-13787 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-2025-13787 affect?

CVE-2025-13787 affects zentao. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privi

How urgent is CVE-2025-13787?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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