7.1
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2018-25311
VideoFlow Digital Video Protection DVP 10 Authenticated Directory Traversal 2.10 (X-Prototype-Version: 1.6.0.2)
Description

VideoFlow Digital Video Protection DVP 2.10 contains an authenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to disclose arbitrary files by injecting path traversal sequences in the ID parameter. Attackers can submit requests to downloadsys.pl, download_xml.pl, download.pl, downloadmib.pl, or downloadFile.pl with directory traversal payloads to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.

INFO

Published Date :

April 29, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 29, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Patch the software to prevent authenticated attackers from accessing arbitrary files via directory traversal.
  • Apply vendor patches for VideoFlow DVP 2.10.
  • Restrict access to sensitive system files.
  • Validate all user inputs rigorously.
  • Avoid exposing file system paths.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2018-25311.

URL Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44386
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/videoflow-digital-video-protection-dvp-10-authenticated-directory-traversal-x-prototype-version
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5454.php
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2018-25311 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description VideoFlow Digital Video Protection DVP 2.10 contains an authenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to disclose arbitrary files by injecting path traversal sequences in the ID parameter. Attackers can submit requests to downloadsys.pl, download_xml.pl, download.pl, downloadmib.pl, or downloadFile.pl with directory traversal payloads to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44386
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/videoflow-digital-video-protection-dvp-10-authenticated-directory-traversal-x-prototype-version
    Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5454.php
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.