Path Traversal Vulnerability in JW Library App for Android by Jehovah's Witnesses
CVE-2025-14617

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jehovahs Witnesses

Status
Jw Library App
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-14617?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the JW Library App for Android, specifically in the component org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile.activity.SiloContainer. This flaw allows local attackers to manipulate the app's file paths, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files or directories. Users need to be aware of this vulnerability, as it has been disclosed publicly and may pose risks if exploited.

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Affected Version(s)

JW Library App 15.5.0

JW Library App 15.5.1

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-2025-14617 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.336303
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.336303
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.705077
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
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

Lu1u (VulDB User)
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