CVE-2019-25355
CVE-2019-25355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genivia Gsoap 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% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19708
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Genivia Gsoap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25355?
- gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25355?
- CVE-2019-25355 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-2019-25355 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25355?
- CVE-2019-25355 affects Genivia Gsoap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25355?
- 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-2019-25355 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25355 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19708.
- When was CVE-2019-25355 published?
- CVE-2019-25355 was published on 2026-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653
- https://www.genivia.com/
- https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:genivia:gsoap:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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