CVE-2018-25374
CVE-2018-25374 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21897
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Softneta MedDream PACS Server Premium 6.7.1.1 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to nocache.php with encoded backslash sequences to traverse directories and access sensitive files including system configuration and password files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25374?
- Softneta MedDream PACS Server Premium 6.7.1.1 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to nocache.php with encoded backslash sequences to traverse directories and access sensitive files including system configuration and password files.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25374?
- CVE-2018-25374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-25374 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25374?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2018-25374 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25374 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21897.
- When was CVE-2018-25374 published?
- CVE-2018-25374 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45347
- https://www.softneta.com/products/meddream-pacs-server/downloads.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/softneta-meddream-pacs-server-premium-directory-traversal
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