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)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Q-cms Qcms — versions 6.0.5
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (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.