CVE-2025-4538
KKFileView Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability was found in kkFileView 4.4.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /fileUpload. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2025, 6:31 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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-2025-4538.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 | Broken Link |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308283 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.308283 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.566596 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 | Broken Link |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 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-434 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:keking:kkfileview:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308283 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.308283 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.566596 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 Types: Broken Link -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in kkFileView 4.4.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /fileUpload. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrary-File-Upload-in-kkFileView-4-4-0-1e3c693918ed802581faccab9140a130 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308283 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.308283 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.566596
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-4538 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-4538
weaknesses.