CVE-2018-25311
CVE-2018-25311 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21832
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VideoFlow Digital Video Protection DVP 2.10 contains an authenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers with valid credentials to disclose arbitrary files by injecting path traversal sequences in the ID parameter. Attackers can submit requests to downloadsys.pl, download_xml.pl, download.pl, downloadmib.pl, or downloadFile.pl with directory traversal payloads to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25311?
- VideoFlow Digital Video Protection DVP 2.10 contains an authenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers with valid credentials to disclose arbitrary files by injecting path traversal sequences in the ID parameter. Attackers can submit requests to downloadsys.pl, download_xml.pl, download.pl, downloadmib.pl, or downloadFile.pl with directory traversal payloads to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25311?
- CVE-2018-25311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-25311 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25311?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2018-25311 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25311 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21832.
- When was CVE-2018-25311 published?
- CVE-2018-25311 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44386
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/videoflow-digital-video-protection-dvp-10-authenticated-directory-traversal-x-prototype-version
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5454.php
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