CVE-2025-53120
"Juniper Unified PAM Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal"
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in unauthenticated upload functionality allows a malicious actor to upload binaries and scripts to the server’s configuration and web root directories, achieving remote code execution on the Unified PAM server.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-53120
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize all file path inputs.
- Restrict upload directories to safe locations.
- Implement strict file type and content validation.
- Review and enforce access controls on uploads.
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-2025-53120.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/securden-unified-pam-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-fixed/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53120 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-53120
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-53120 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Securden Unified PAM Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical security flaw in Securden Unified PAM that allows attackers to completely bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to sensitive ... Read more
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CVE-2025-53120 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal vulnerability in unauthenticated upload functionality allows a malicious actor to upload binaries and scripts to the server’s configuration and web root directories, achieving remote code execution on the Unified PAM server. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/securden-unified-pam-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-fixed/