Path Traversal Vulnerability in Open ISES Project 3.30A by Open ISES
CVE-2018-25408

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openises

Status
Open Ises Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25408?

The Open ISES Project version 3.30A is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability in the ajax/download.php endpoint. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the filename parameter. By injecting directory traversal sequences such as ../, an attacker can access files located outside the designated directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files and system files.

Affected Version(s)

Open ISES Project 3.30A

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-2018-25408 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45655
exploit
http://openises.sourceforge.net/
product
https://sourceforge.net/projects/openises/files/latest/do...
product

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

Ihsan Sencan
.