CVE-2025-65838 Details
Description
PublicCMS V5.202506.b is vulnerable to path traversal via the doUploadSitefile method.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in PublicCMS version 5.202506.b, specifically within the file upload functionality of the SysSiteAdminController. The vulnerability arises because the application does not properly validate the original file names uploaded by users. Instead, it only checks for the file extension, allowing attackers to manipulate file names with path traversal characters to overwrite arbitrary files. This issue has been acknowledged and fixed by the application's owner.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of PublicCMS, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 3, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Hyperkopite/PublicCMS_Vulns/blob/main/RCE_1.md | CISA-ADP | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/101 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://github.com/Hyperkopite/PublicCMS_Vulns/blob/main/RCE_1.md | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/101 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| publiccms publiccms | 5.202506.b |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |