How severe is CVE-2025-23171?

CVE-2025-23171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-23171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-23171?

CVE-2025-23171 primarily affects Versa-networks Versa Director. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23171?

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-2025-23171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-23171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18668.

When was CVE-2025-23171 published?

CVE-2025-23171 was published on 2025-06-19 and last updated on 2026-08-25.

CVE-2025-23171

CVE-2025-23171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Versa-networks Versa Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18668
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Versa-networks Versa Director
Published: 2025-06-19
Last modified: 2026-08-25

Description

The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform provides an option to upload various types of files. The Versa Director does not correctly limit file upload permissions. The UI appears not to allow file uploads but uploads still succeed. In addition, the Versa Director discloses the full filename of uploaded temporary files, including the UUID prefix. Insecure UCPE image upload in Versa Director allows an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: There are no workarounds to disable the GUI option. Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-23171?: The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform provides an option to upload various types of files. The Versa Director does not correctly limit file upload permissions. The UI appears not to allow file uploads but uploads still succeed. In addition, the Versa Director discloses the full filename of uploaded temporary files, including the UUID prefix. Insecure UCPE image upload in Versa Director allows an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: There are no workarounds to disable the GUI option. Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.
How severe is CVE-2025-23171?: CVE-2025-23171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-23171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-23171?: CVE-2025-23171 primarily affects Versa-networks Versa Director. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23171?: 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-2025-23171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-23171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18668.
When was CVE-2025-23171 published?: CVE-2025-23171 was published on 2025-06-19 and last updated on 2026-08-25.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:21.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:21.2.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:22.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:22.1.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:22.1.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:22.1.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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