Search
Find a vulnerability
Search criteria
2 vulnerabilities found for SteelHead VCX by Riverbed Technology
CVE-2025-34098 (GCVE-0-2025-34098)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2025-07-10 19:11 – Updated: 2026-05-14 02:07
VLAI
Title
Riverbed SteelHead VCX Authenticated Arbitrary File Read via Log Filter Injection
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX appliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the log_filter endpoint using the filterStr parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasplo… | exploit |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42101 | exploit |
| https://vulncheck.com/advisories/riverbed-steel-h… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbed Technology | SteelHead VCX |
Affected:
9.6.0a
Unknown: 9.6.1 , ≤ 9.7.* (custom) |
Date Public
2017-06-01 00:00
Credits
{
"containers": {
"adp": [
{
"metrics": [
{
"other": {
"content": {
"id": "CVE-2025-34098",
"options": [
{
"Exploitation": "none"
},
{
"Automatable": "no"
},
{
"Technical Impact": "partial"
}
],
"role": "CISA Coordinator",
"timestamp": "2025-07-10T20:25:37.485963Z",
"version": "2.0.3"
},
"type": "ssvc"
}
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2025-07-10T20:25:47.596Z",
"orgId": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
"shortName": "CISA-ADP"
},
"title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment"
}
],
"cna": {
"affected": [
{
"defaultStatus": "unaffected",
"modules": [
"Web-based Log Viewer (log_filter backend endpoint)",
"filterStr"
],
"product": "SteelHead VCX",
"vendor": "Riverbed Technology",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "9.6.0a"
},
{
"lessThanOrEqual": "9.7.*",
"status": "unknown",
"version": "9.6.1",
"versionType": "custom"
}
]
}
],
"credits": [
{
"lang": "en",
"type": "finder",
"value": "Gregory Draperi"
}
],
"datePublic": "2017-06-01T00:00:00.000Z",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"supportingMedia": [
{
"base64": false,
"type": "text/html",
"value": "\u003cp\u003eA path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eappliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the \u003ccode\u003elog_filter\u003c/code\u003e endpoint using the \u003ccode\u003efilterStr\u003c/code\u003e parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface.\u003c/p\u003e"
}
],
"value": "A path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX\u00a0appliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the log_filter endpoint using the filterStr parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface."
}
],
"impacts": [
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-126",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-126 Path Traversal"
}
]
},
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-137",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-137 Parameter Injection"
}
]
},
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-23",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-23 File Content Injection"
}
]
}
],
"metrics": [
{
"cvssV4_0": {
"Automatable": "NOT_DEFINED",
"Recovery": "NOT_DEFINED",
"Safety": "NOT_DEFINED",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"attackRequirements": "NONE",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"baseScore": 7.1,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED",
"subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
"subConfidentialityImpact": "NONE",
"subIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
"vectorString": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"version": "4.0",
"vulnAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
"vulnConfidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"vulnIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
"vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED"
},
"format": "CVSS",
"scenarios": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "GENERAL"
}
]
}
],
"problemTypes": [
{
"descriptions": [
{
"cweId": "CWE-200",
"description": "CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor",
"lang": "en",
"type": "CWE"
}
]
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T02:07:37.252Z",
"orgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
"shortName": "VulnCheck"
},
"references": [
{
"tags": [
"exploit"
],
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/riverbed_steelhead_vcx_file_read.rb"
},
{
"tags": [
"exploit"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42101"
},
{
"tags": [
"third-party-advisory"
],
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/riverbed-steel-head-vcx-authenticated-arbitrary-file-read"
}
],
"source": {
"discovery": "UNKNOWN"
},
"title": "Riverbed SteelHead VCX Authenticated Arbitrary File Read via Log Filter Injection",
"x_generator": {
"engine": "Vulnogram 0.2.0"
}
}
},
"cveMetadata": {
"assignerOrgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
"assignerShortName": "VulnCheck",
"cveId": "CVE-2025-34098",
"datePublished": "2025-07-10T19:11:52.790Z",
"dateReserved": "2025-04-15T19:15:22.555Z",
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T02:07:37.252Z",
"state": "PUBLISHED"
},
"dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
"dataVersion": "5.2"
}
CVE-2025-34098 (GCVE-0-2025-34098)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-10 19:11 – Updated: 2026-05-14 02:07
VLAI
Title
Riverbed SteelHead VCX Authenticated Arbitrary File Read via Log Filter Injection
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX appliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the log_filter endpoint using the filterStr parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasplo… | exploit |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42101 | exploit |
| https://vulncheck.com/advisories/riverbed-steel-h… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbed Technology | SteelHead VCX |
Affected:
9.6.0a
Unknown: 9.6.1 , ≤ 9.7.* (custom) |
Date Public
2017-06-01 00:00
Credits
{
"containers": {
"adp": [
{
"metrics": [
{
"other": {
"content": {
"id": "CVE-2025-34098",
"options": [
{
"Exploitation": "none"
},
{
"Automatable": "no"
},
{
"Technical Impact": "partial"
}
],
"role": "CISA Coordinator",
"timestamp": "2025-07-10T20:25:37.485963Z",
"version": "2.0.3"
},
"type": "ssvc"
}
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2025-07-10T20:25:47.596Z",
"orgId": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
"shortName": "CISA-ADP"
},
"title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment"
}
],
"cna": {
"affected": [
{
"defaultStatus": "unaffected",
"modules": [
"Web-based Log Viewer (log_filter backend endpoint)",
"filterStr"
],
"product": "SteelHead VCX",
"vendor": "Riverbed Technology",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "9.6.0a"
},
{
"lessThanOrEqual": "9.7.*",
"status": "unknown",
"version": "9.6.1",
"versionType": "custom"
}
]
}
],
"credits": [
{
"lang": "en",
"type": "finder",
"value": "Gregory Draperi"
}
],
"datePublic": "2017-06-01T00:00:00.000Z",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"supportingMedia": [
{
"base64": false,
"type": "text/html",
"value": "\u003cp\u003eA path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eappliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the \u003ccode\u003elog_filter\u003c/code\u003e endpoint using the \u003ccode\u003efilterStr\u003c/code\u003e parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface.\u003c/p\u003e"
}
],
"value": "A path traversal vulnerability exists in Riverbed SteelHead VCX\u00a0appliances (confirmed in VCX255U 9.6.0a) due to improper input validation in the log filtering functionality exposed via the management web interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting crafted filter expressions to the log_filter endpoint using the filterStr parameter. This input is processed by a backend parser that permits execution of file expansion syntax, allowing the attacker to retrieve arbitrary system files via the log viewing interface."
}
],
"impacts": [
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-126",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-126 Path Traversal"
}
]
},
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-137",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-137 Parameter Injection"
}
]
},
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-23",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CAPEC-23 File Content Injection"
}
]
}
],
"metrics": [
{
"cvssV4_0": {
"Automatable": "NOT_DEFINED",
"Recovery": "NOT_DEFINED",
"Safety": "NOT_DEFINED",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"attackRequirements": "NONE",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"baseScore": 7.1,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED",
"subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
"subConfidentialityImpact": "NONE",
"subIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
"vectorString": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"version": "4.0",
"vulnAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
"vulnConfidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"vulnIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
"vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED"
},
"format": "CVSS",
"scenarios": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "GENERAL"
}
]
}
],
"problemTypes": [
{
"descriptions": [
{
"cweId": "CWE-200",
"description": "CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor",
"lang": "en",
"type": "CWE"
}
]
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T02:07:37.252Z",
"orgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
"shortName": "VulnCheck"
},
"references": [
{
"tags": [
"exploit"
],
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/riverbed_steelhead_vcx_file_read.rb"
},
{
"tags": [
"exploit"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42101"
},
{
"tags": [
"third-party-advisory"
],
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/riverbed-steel-head-vcx-authenticated-arbitrary-file-read"
}
],
"source": {
"discovery": "UNKNOWN"
},
"title": "Riverbed SteelHead VCX Authenticated Arbitrary File Read via Log Filter Injection",
"x_generator": {
"engine": "Vulnogram 0.2.0"
}
}
},
"cveMetadata": {
"assignerOrgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
"assignerShortName": "VulnCheck",
"cveId": "CVE-2025-34098",
"datePublished": "2025-07-10T19:11:52.790Z",
"dateReserved": "2025-04-15T19:15:22.555Z",
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T02:07:37.252Z",
"state": "PUBLISHED"
},
"dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
"dataVersion": "5.2"
}