CVE-2025-34126
CVE-2025-34126 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21745
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in RIPS Scanner version 0.54. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system with the privileges of the web server by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the 'windows/code.php' script with a manipulated 'file' parameter. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-34126?
- A path traversal vulnerability exists in RIPS Scanner version 0.54. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system with the privileges of the web server by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the 'windows/code.php' script with a manipulated 'file' parameter. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2025-34126?
- CVE-2025-34126 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2025-34126 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-34126?
- 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-2025-34126 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-34126 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21745.
- When was CVE-2025-34126 published?
- CVE-2025-34126 was published on 2025-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codesec.blogspot.com/2015/03/rips-scanner-v-054-local-file-include.html
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/rips_traversal.rb
- https://rips-scanner.sourceforge.net/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18660
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rips-scanner-path-traversal
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