CVE-2025-14617: Path Traversal (CVSS 5.3)

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Jehovahs Witnesses JW Library App up to 15.5.1 on Android. Affected is an unknown function of the component org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile.activity.SiloContainer. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

https://github.com/Secsys-FDU/AF_CVEs/issues/1 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.336303 https://vuldb.com/?id.336303 https://vuldb.com/?submit.705077

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14617? +

A vulnerability has been found in Jehovahs Witnesses JW Library App up to 15.5.1 on Android. Affected is an unknown function of the component org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile.activity.SiloContainer. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-14617? +

CVE-2025-14617 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14617? +

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