CVE-2025-11031: datatables Path Traversal

Description

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)."

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sprymedia	datatables	< 1.10.15

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/DataTables/DataTables/commit/3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a

Exploits

https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md#url https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md https://github.com/xiaoliyu-1/Faculty-Management-System-examples.php-v.1.0-Path-Traversal/blob/main/report.md#url

Other References

https://github.com/DataTables/DataTables/releases/tag/1.10.15 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325970 https://vuldb.com/?id.325970 https://vuldb.com/?submit.657918

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-11031? +

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)." It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-11031? +

CVE-2025-11031 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-11031? +

CVE-2025-11031 affects products from sprymedia, specifically: datatables. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-11031? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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