PatchTheCVECVE-2025-2917: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3
CVE-2025-2917 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting chestnutcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3. Affected is the function readFile of the file /dev-api/cms/file/read. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-03-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-2917?
chestnutcms: upgrade to newer than 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-2917 being exploited?
CVE-2025-2917 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-2025-2917 affect?
CVE-2025-2917 affects chestnutcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.3. Affected is the function readFile of the file /dev-api/cms/file/read. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. It is possi
How urgent is CVE-2025-2917?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
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