Directory Traversal Vulnerability in PacsOne Server DICOM Viewer
CVE-2018-25124

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rainbowfish Software

Status
Pacsone Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25124?

PacsOne Server version 6.6.2 and potentially earlier versions are affected by a directory traversal vulnerability in the web-based DICOM viewer. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the server by manipulating the 'path' parameter in the 'nocache.php' endpoint. Evidence of exploitation was recorded by the Shadowserver Foundation, highlighting the need for immediate security measures to protect sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

PacsOne Server 6.6.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25124 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43907
exploit
https://pacsone.net/download.htm
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pacsone-server-dicom...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Carlos Avila
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CVE-2018-25124 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in PacsOne Server DICOM Viewer