CVE-2025-59872: HCL ZIE for Web is affetced by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability, If the server is configured to execu

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-59872 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting zie for web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL ZIE for Web is affetced by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability, If the server is configured to execute code, then it may be possible to obtain command execution on the server by uploading a file known as a web shell, which allows you to execute arbitrary code or operating system commands. For this attack to be successful, the file needs to be uploaded inside the Webroot, and the server must be configured to execute the code

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-209, CWE-434
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-10-06

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltech

Last updated 2026-10-06 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-17 13:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-06 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech zie for web DOWNGRADE

Affected: 16.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zie-for-web || rpm -q zie-for-web || zie-for-web --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zie-for-web sudo apt install zie-for-web=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0> sudo apt-mark hold zie-for-web

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

dnf --showduplicates list zie-for-web sudo dnf downgrade zie-for-web-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zie-for-web

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-2025-59872?

zie for web: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-59872 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59872 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-2025-59872 affect?

CVE-2025-59872 affects zie for web. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). HCL ZIE for Web is affetced by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability, If the server is configured to execute code, then it may be possible to obtain command execution on the server by uploading a file known as a web shell, which allows

How urgent is CVE-2025-59872?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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