CVE-2025-4545
CVE-2025-4545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ctcms Project Ctcms 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- CVSS v4: 5.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14977
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ctcms Project Ctcms
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in CTCMS Content Management System 2.1.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function del of the file ctcms\apps\controllers\admin\Tpl.php of the component File Handler. The manipulation of the argument File leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-4545?
- A vulnerability was found in CTCMS Content Management System 2.1.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function del of the file ctcms\apps\controllers\admin\Tpl.php of the component File Handler. The manipulation of the argument File leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- How severe is CVE-2025-4545?
- CVE-2025-4545 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-2025-4545 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-4545?
- CVE-2025-4545 affects Ctcms Project Ctcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-4545?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-4545 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-4545 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14977.
- When was CVE-2025-4545 published?
- CVE-2025-4545 was published on 2025-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/xiaoyangsec/ctcms/blob/main/CTCMS_Arbitrary_File_Deletion_Vulnerability_Authenticated.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308292
- https://vuldb.com/?id.308292
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.566498
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ctcms_project:ctcms:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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