CVE-2025-5296 (GCVE-0-2025-5296)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-18 07:22 – Updated: 2025-08-18 12:22
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Summary
CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary data to be written to protected locations, potentially leading to escalation of privilege, arbitrary file corruption, exposure of application and system information or persistent denial of service when a low-privileged attacker tampers with the installation folder.
Severity ?
7 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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Vendor Product Version
Schneider Electric SESU Affected: Versions prior to v3.0.12
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