CVE-2019-25355: genivia inc. gsoap Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-25355 is a high (CVSS 8.7) Path Traversal vulnerability in genivia inc. gsoap. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 18-02-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-03-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.