CVE-2025-71282
XenForo Path Disclosure via open_basedir Exceptions
Description
XenForo before 2.3.7 discloses filesystem paths through exception messages triggered by open_basedir restrictions. This allows an attacker to obtain information about the server's directory structure.
INFO
Published Date :
April 1, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 1, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update XenForo to version 2.3.7 or later.
- Review server configuration for open_basedir restrictions.
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-2025-71282.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-path-disclosure-via-open-basedir-exceptions | |
| https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-3-7-released-includes-security-fixes.232121/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description XenForo before 2.3.7 discloses filesystem paths through exception messages triggered by open_basedir restrictions. This allows an attacker to obtain information about the server's directory structure. 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-209 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-path-disclosure-via-open-basedir-exceptions Added Reference https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-3-7-released-includes-security-fixes.232121/