CVE-2025-67487: Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-67487?

static web server: upgrade to newer than 2.40.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-67487 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67487 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-2025-67487 affect?

CVE-2025-67487 affects static web server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets. Versions 2.40.0 and below contain symbolic links (symlinks) which can be used to access files or directories outside the intended web root fol

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-67487?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-67487 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting static web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets. Versions 2.40.0 and below contain symbolic links (symlinks) which can be used to access files or directories outside the intended web root folder. SWS generally does not prevent symlinks from escaping the web server’s root directory. Therefore, if a malicious actor gains access to the web server’s root directory, they could create symlinks to access

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61, CWE-59
Published	2025-12-09
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: static-web-server

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-09 16:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

static-web-server static web server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.40.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.40.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy static-web-server || rpm -q static-web-server || static-web-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.40.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade static-web-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade static-web-server

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-67487?

static web server: upgrade to newer than 2.40.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-67487 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67487 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-2025-67487 affect?

CVE-2025-67487 affects static web server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Static Web Server (SWS) is a production-ready web server suitable for static web files or assets. Versions 2.40.0 and below contain symbolic links (symlinks) which can be used to access files or directories outside the intended web root fol

How urgent is CVE-2025-67487?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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