CVE-2025-27920
Srimax Output Messenger Directory Traversal Vulner - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.
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Published Date :
May 5, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2025, 7:40 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Srimax Output Messenger contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.outputmessenger.com/cve-2025-27920/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27920
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-27920 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2025-27920.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.outputmessenger.com/cve-2025-27920/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.srimax.com/products-2/output-messenger/ | Product |
| https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/12/marbled-dust-leverages-zero-day-in-output-messenger-for-regional-espionage/ | Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-27920 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:srimax:output_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.0.63 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.outputmessenger.com/cve-2025-27920/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.srimax.com/products-2/output-messenger/ Types: Product Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/12/marbled-dust-leverages-zero-day-in-output-messenger-for-regional-espionage/ Types: Mitigation, Third Party Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
May. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-05-19 Added Due Date 2025-06-09 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Srimax Output Messenger Directory Traversal Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-24 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/12/marbled-dust-leverages-zero-day-in-output-messenger-for-regional-espionage/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Output Messenger before 2.0.63 was vulnerable to a directory traversal attack through improper file path handling. By using ../ sequences in parameters, attackers could access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to configuration leakage or arbitrary file access. Added Reference https://www.outputmessenger.com/cve-2025-27920/ Added Reference https://www.srimax.com/products-2/output-messenger/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-27920 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-27920
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