How severe is CVE-2023-25814?

CVE-2023-25814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-25814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25814?

CVE-2023-25814 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25814?

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.

When was CVE-2023-25814 published?

CVE-2023-25814 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25814

CVE-2023-25814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metersphere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Metersphere
Published: 2023-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In versions prior to 2.7.1 a user who has permission to create a resource file through UI operations is able to append a path to their submission query which will be read by the system and displayed to the user. This allows a users of the system to read arbitrary files on the filesystem of the server so long as the server process itself has permission to read the requested files. This issue has been addressed in version 2.7.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25814?: metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In versions prior to 2.7.1 a user who has permission to create a resource file through UI operations is able to append a path to their submission query which will be read by the system and displayed to the user. This allows a users of the system to read arbitrary files on the filesystem of the server so long as the server process itself has permission to read the requested files. This issue has been addressed in version 2.7.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-25814?: CVE-2023-25814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-25814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25814?: CVE-2023-25814 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25814?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-25814 published?: CVE-2023-25814 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-fwc3-5h55-mh2j

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metersphere:metersphere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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