CVE-2025-5552: chestnutcms Input Validation Flaw

Description

A vulnerability was found in ChestnutCMS up to 15.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /dev-api/groovy/exec of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
1000mz	chestnutcms	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/byxs0x0/cve/issues/7 https://vuldb.com/?submit.587199

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311002 https://vuldb.com/?id.311002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5552? +

A vulnerability was found in ChestnutCMS up to 15.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /dev-api/groovy/exec of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-5552? +

CVE-2025-5552 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 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-2025-5552? +

CVE-2025-5552 affects products from 1000mz, specifically: chestnutcms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-5552? +

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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