CVE-2025-13787
CVE-2025-13787 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zentao with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-266.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- CVSS v4: 5.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-199929
- Weakness: CWE-266
- Affected product: Zentao
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 21.7.7 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-13787?
- A flaw has been found in ZenTao up to 21.7.6-8564. The affected element is the function file::delete of the file module/file/control.php of the component File Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument fileID can lead to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 21.7.7 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
- How severe is CVE-2025-13787?
- CVE-2025-13787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-13787 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.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-13787?
- CVE-2025-13787 affects Zentao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-13787?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-13787 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-13787 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199929.
- When was CVE-2025-13787 published?
- CVE-2025-13787 was published on 2025-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ez-lbz/ez-lbz.github.io/issues/1
- https://github.com/ez-lbz/ez-lbz.github.io/issues/1#issuecomment-3540423868
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.333791
- https://vuldb.com/?id.333791
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.689892
- https://www.zentao.net/extension-buyext-1601-download.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zentao:zentao:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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