CVE-2025-27920
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
46.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-05-19
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-06-09
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-05-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-27920?
Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.
Is CVE-2025-27920 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-27920 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/9/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-27920?
CVE-2025-27920 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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