Path Traversal Vulnerability in Java Spring Boot Codebase by OsamaTaher
CVE-2025-46822

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Osamataher

Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 14%

What is CVE-2025-46822?

A vulnerability in the Java Spring Boot codebase by OsamaTaher prior to a specific commit allows for absolute path traversal. This flaw enables unauthorized users to access sensitive internal files, posing a significant security threat. A patch was introduced in commit c835c6f7799eacada4c0fc77e0816f250af01ad2 to mitigate this issue. Users of the affected codebase should update to ensure their applications are secure.

Affected Version(s)

Java-springboot-codebase < c835c6f7799eacada4c0fc77e0816f250af01ad2

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.

References

EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
7.7
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

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CVE-2025-46822 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in Java Spring Boot Codebase by OsamaTaher