CVE-2018-25421

CVE-2018-25421 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

Description

Open STA Manager 2.3 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to download arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to modules/backup/actions.php with op=getfile and traverse directories using ../ sequences to access sensitive system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25421?
Open STA Manager 2.3 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to download arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to modules/backup/actions.php with op=getfile and traverse directories using ../ sequences to access sensitive system files.
How severe is CVE-2018-25421?
CVE-2018-25421 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-2018-25421 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25421?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25421 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-25421 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21943.
When was CVE-2018-25421 published?
CVE-2018-25421 was published on 2026-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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