CVE-2025-6109
CVE-2025-6109 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18365
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in javahongxi whatsmars 2021.4.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function initialize of the file /whatsmars-archetypes/whatsmars-initializr/src/main/java/org/hongxi/whatsmars/initializr/controller/InitializrController.java. The manipulation of the argument artifactId leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6109?
- A vulnerability was found in javahongxi whatsmars 2021.4.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function initialize of the file /whatsmars-archetypes/whatsmars-initializr/src/main/java/org/hongxi/whatsmars/initializr/controller/InitializrController.java. The manipulation of the argument artifactId leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6109?
- CVE-2025-6109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-6109 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6109?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-6109 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6109 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18365.
- When was CVE-2025-6109 published?
- CVE-2025-6109 was published on 2025-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ShenxiuSec/cve-proofs/blob/main/POC-20250607-02.md
- https://github.com/ShenxiuSec/cve-proofs/blob/main/POC-20250607-02.md#steps-to-reproduce
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.312578
- https://vuldb.com/?id.312578
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.592397
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