CVE-2025-60946: Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows arbitrary file path input

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-60946 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting csweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows arbitrary file path input. A remote, authenticated attacker could access unintended file directories. Fixed in 8.1.0 alpha.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: csprousers

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-23 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

csprousers csweb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy csweb || rpm -q csweb || csweb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison csweb sudo apt install csweb=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold csweb

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

dnf --showduplicates list csweb sudo dnf downgrade csweb-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add csweb

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-2025-60946?

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

Is CVE-2025-60946 being exploited?

CVE-2025-60946 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-2025-60946 affect?

CVE-2025-60946 affects csweb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows arbitrary file path input. A remote, authenticated attacker could access unintended file directories. Fixed in 8.1.0 alpha.

How urgent is CVE-2025-60946?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-60949 CRITICAL 9.1 DOWNGRADE Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows "app/config" to be reachable via HTTP in some deployments
CVE-2025-60948 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows stored cross-site scripting in user supplied fields
CVE-2025-60947 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Census CSWeb 8.0.1 allows arbitrary file upload

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