Path Traversal Vulnerability in liweiyi ChestnutCMS Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-12923

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Liweiyi

Status
Chestnutcms
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12923?

A vulnerability exists in liweiyi's ChestnutCMS within the resourceDownload function of the /dev-api/common/download file. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the argument path, leading to potential path traversal attacks. Such exploitation can enable unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server. Remote attacks are possible, and the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, highlighting the importance for users to mitigate risks by updating to the latest versions and patching affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

ChestnutCMS 1.5.0

ChestnutCMS 1.5.1

ChestnutCMS 1.5.2

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-2025-12923 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.331643
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.331643
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.681032
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
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

Huu1j (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-12923 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in liweiyi ChestnutCMS Affects Multiple Versions