Improper input validation in Q-Cms Qcms
CVE-2025-50233
A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. By manipulating the parameter, attackers can perform directory traversal and access sensitive files outside the intended template directory, potentially exposing system configuration, PHP source code, or other sensitive information.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (38.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 39th percentile — 38.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Q-Cms Qcms — versions 6.0.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/xiaoyangsec/cve (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/xiaoyangsec/cve/blob/main/README.md (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-50233?
- CVE-2025-50233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Q-Cms Qcms, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-08-06.
- How severe is CVE-2025-50233?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-50233 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.