How severe is CVE-2025-50233?

CVE-2025-50233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-50233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-50233?

CVE-2025-50233 affects Q-cms Qcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50233?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-50233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-50233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23854.

When was CVE-2025-50233 published?

CVE-2025-50233 was published on 2025-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-50233

CVE-2025-50233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Q-cms Qcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23854
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Q-cms Qcms
Published: 2025-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-50233?: A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2025-50233?: CVE-2025-50233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-50233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-50233?: CVE-2025-50233 affects Q-cms Qcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-50233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-50233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23854.
When was CVE-2025-50233 published?: CVE-2025-50233 was published on 2025-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:q-cms:qcms:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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