CVE-2025-13698 — MEDIUM (4.5)

Vulnerability Description

Deciso OPNsense diag_backup.php filename Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Deciso OPNsense. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of backup configuration files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28133.

CVSS Score

4.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-13698?

CVE-2025-13698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.5 (MEDIUM). Deciso OPNsense diag_backup.php filename Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installat...

How severe is CVE-2025-13698?

CVE-2025-13698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13698?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.