Path Traversal in Genivia Gsoap
CVE-2019-25355
gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.013 (68.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 68th percentile — 68.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.013 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Genivia Gsoap — versions 2.8.0
- Genivia Inc. Gsoap — versions 2.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653 (Exploit, VDB Entry, exploit)
- www.genivia.com/ (Product, product)
- www.genivia.com/products.html (Product, product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25355?
- CVE-2019-25355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genivia Gsoap, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-02-18.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25355?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.