Path Traversal Vulnerability in Whistle by Whistle Technologies
CVE-2025-5880

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Whistle Technologies

Status
Whistle
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5880?

A vulnerability exists in Whistle version 2.9.98, located in the file /cgi-bin/sessions/get-temp-file, which allows attackers to manipulate the filename argument. This leads to a path traversal issue that may enable unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server. Although the vendor was notified about this risk prior to public disclosure, there has been no response. As a result, the exploit has potential implications for data security, making it essential for users to take caution and apply necessary mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

Whistle 2.9.98

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-2025-5880-PoC
Created by yacine-rm

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311638
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311638
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.582867
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent 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

dsonbacker (VulDB User)
.