CVE-2025-52574 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

SysmonElixir is a system monitor HTTP service in Elixir. Prior to version 1.0.1, the /read endpoint reads any file from the server's /etc/passwd by default. In v1.0.1, a whitelist was added that limits reading to only files under priv/data. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.1.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-52574?

CVE-2025-52574 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). SysmonElixir is a system monitor HTTP service in Elixir. Prior to version 1.0.1, the /read endpoint reads any file from the server's /etc/passwd by default. In v1.0.1, a whitelist was added that limit...

How severe is CVE-2025-52574?

CVE-2025-52574 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-52574?

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