PatchTheCVECVE-2025-51661: A path Traversal vulnerability found in FileCodeBox v2.2 and earlier allows arbitrary file writes when applica
CVE-2025-51661 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filecodebox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path Traversal vulnerability found in FileCodeBox v2.2 and earlier allows arbitrary file writes when application is configured to use local filesystem storage. SystemFileStorage.save_file method in core/storage.py uses filenames from user input without validation to construct save_path and save files. This allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary file writes outside the intended directory by sending crafted POST requests with malicious trav
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-24 |
| Published | 2025-11-19 |
| 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-2025-51661?
filecodebox: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-51661 being exploited?
CVE-2025-51661 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-2025-51661 affect?
CVE-2025-51661 affects filecodebox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A path Traversal vulnerability found in FileCodeBox v2.2 and earlier allows arbitrary file writes when application is configured to use local filesystem storage. SystemFileStorage.save_file method in core/storage.py uses filenames from user
How urgent is CVE-2025-51661?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2025-51663 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability found in IPRateLimit implementation of FileCodeBox up to 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass
- CVE-2025-51662 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability is found in the text sharing feature of FileCodeBox version