CVE-2026-25575
NavigaTUM has a Path Traversal Vulnerability in the propose_edits functionality
Description
NavigaTUM is a website and API to search for rooms, buildings and other places. Prior to commit 86f34c7, there is a path traversal vulnerability in the propose_edits endpoint allows unauthenticated users to overwrite files in directories writable by the application user (e.g., /cdn). By supplying unsanitized file keys containing traversal sequences (e.g., ../../) in the JSON payload, an attacker can escape the intended temporary directory and replace public facing images or fill the server's storage. This issue has been patched via commit 86f34c7.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 4, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 11, 2026, 7:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply patch commit 86f34c7.
- Sanitize all file inputs.
- Restrict file write access.
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-2026-25575.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/commit/86f34c72886a59ec8f1e6c00f78a5ab889a70fd0 | Patch |
| https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/pull/2650 | Exploit Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tum:navigatum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026-02-03 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/commit/86f34c72886a59ec8f1e6c00f78a5ab889a70fd0 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/pull/2650 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NavigaTUM is a website and API to search for rooms, buildings and other places. Prior to commit 86f34c7, there is a path traversal vulnerability in the propose_edits endpoint allows unauthenticated users to overwrite files in directories writable by the application user (e.g., /cdn). By supplying unsanitized file keys containing traversal sequences (e.g., ../../) in the JSON payload, an attacker can escape the intended temporary directory and replace public facing images or fill the server's storage. This issue has been patched via commit 86f34c7. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/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 CWE CWE-23 Added CWE CWE-26 Added Reference https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/commit/86f34c72886a59ec8f1e6c00f78a5ab889a70fd0 Added Reference https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/pull/2650 Added Reference https://github.com/TUM-Dev/NavigaTUM/security/advisories/GHSA-59hj-f48w-hjfm