CVE-2025-53120

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in unauthenticated upload functionality allows a malicious actor to upload binaries and scripts to the server’s configuration and web root directories, achieving remote code execution on the Unified PAM server.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.4

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/securden-unified-pam-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53120? +

A path traversal vulnerability in unauthenticated upload functionality allows a malicious actor to upload binaries and scripts to the server’s configuration and web root directories, achieving remote code execution on the Unified PAM server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.4 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-53120? +

CVE-2025-53120 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.4 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53120? +

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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