CVE-2025-44163: RaspAP raspap-webgui 3.3.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in ajax/networking/get_wgkey.php

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-44163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting raspap-webgui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RaspAP raspap-webgui 3.3.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in ajax/networking/get_wgkey.php. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted POST request with a path traversal payload in the `entity` parameter to overwrite arbitrary files writable by the web server via abuse of the `tee` command used in shell execution.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2025-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: raspap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-27 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

raspap raspap-webgui DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy raspap-webgui || rpm -q raspap-webgui || raspap-webgui --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison raspap-webgui sudo apt install raspap-webgui=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold raspap-webgui

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

dnf --showduplicates list raspap-webgui sudo dnf downgrade raspap-webgui-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add raspap-webgui

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.

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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-2025-44163?

raspap-webgui: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-44163 being exploited?

CVE-2025-44163 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-2025-44163 affect?

CVE-2025-44163 affects raspap-webgui. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). RaspAP raspap-webgui 3.3.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in ajax/networking/get_wgkey.php. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted POST request with a path traversal payload in the `entity` parameter to overwrite arbitrary files

How urgent is CVE-2025-44163?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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