CVE-2025-12097
National Instruments System Web Server Relative Path Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
There is a relative path traversal vulnerability in the NI System Web Server that may result in information disclosure. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted request to the NI System Web Server, allowing the attacker to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability existed in the NI System Web Server 2012 and prior versions. It was fixed in 2013.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | bca5b2e8-03a4-4781-b4ca-c6a078c0bfd4 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | bca5b2e8-03a4-4781-b4ca-c6a078c0bfd4 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NI System Web Server to version 2013 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or updates.
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-2025-12097.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/relative-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-ni-system-web-server.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12097 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-12097
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description There is a relative path traversal vulnerability in the NI System Web Server that may result in information disclosure. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted request to the NI System Web Server, allowing the attacker to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability existed in the NI System Web Server 2012 and prior versions. It was fixed in 2013. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-23 Added Reference https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/relative-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-ni-system-web-server.html