Path Traversal in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2025-4178
A vulnerability was found in xiaowei1118 java_server up to 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /src/main/java/com/changyu/foryou/controller/FoodController.java of the component File Upload API. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.006 (44.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Xiaowei1118 Java_server — versions 11a5bac8f4ba1c17e4bc1b27cad6d24868500e3a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-4178?
- CVE-2025-4178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2025-05-01.
- How severe is CVE-2025-4178?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-4178 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.