CVE-2025-5740 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary file writes when an authenticated user on the web server manipulates file path.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-161-03&p_enDoc

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-5740?

CVE-2025-5740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary file writes when an authenticated user on the web server manipula...

How severe is CVE-2025-5740?

CVE-2025-5740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5740?

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