Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Genivia gSOAP 2.8
CVE-2019-25355

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Genivia Inc.

Status
Gsoap
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25355?

Genivia's gSOAP 2.8 is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit file access protections. By utilizing specially crafted HTTP GET requests with multiple '../' sequences, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, such as '/etc/passwd'. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized exposure of critical system information, increasing the potential for further attacks.

Affected Version(s)

gSOAP 2.8

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-2019-25355 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653
exploit
https://www.genivia.com/
product
https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap
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

Numan Türle
.