CVE-2025-4178: A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4178?

java server: upgrade to newer than 2019-09-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4178 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4178 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-2025-4178 affect?

CVE-2025-4178 affects java server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/F

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4178?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-4178 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting java server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/FoodController.java of the component File Upload API. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product ta

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	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: xiaowei1118

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-01 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xiaowei1118 java server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2019-09-22

Fixed in: newer than 2019-09-22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java-server || rpm -q java-server || java-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2019-09-22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade java-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade java-server

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4178?

java server: upgrade to newer than 2019-09-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4178 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4178 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-2025-4178 affect?

CVE-2025-4178 affects java server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/F

How urgent is CVE-2025-4178?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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