CVE-2025-32957

CVE-2025-32957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Basercms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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

Description

baserCMS is a website development framework. Prior to version 5.2.3, the application's restore function allows users to upload a .zip file, which is then automatically extracted. A PHP file inside the archive is included using require_once without validating or restricting the filename. An attacker can craft a malicious PHP file within the zip and achieve arbitrary code execution when it is included. This issue has been patched in version 5.2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32957?
baserCMS is a website development framework. Prior to version 5.2.3, the application's restore function allows users to upload a .zip file, which is then automatically extracted. A PHP file inside the archive is included using require_once without validating or restricting the filename. An attacker can craft a malicious PHP file within the zip and achieve arbitrary code execution when it is included. This issue has been patched in version 5.2.3.
How severe is CVE-2025-32957?
CVE-2025-32957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, 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 none.
Is CVE-2025-32957 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-32957?
CVE-2025-32957 affects Basercms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32957?
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-2025-32957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-32957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209130.
When was CVE-2025-32957 published?
CVE-2025-32957 was published on 2026-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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