CVE-2025-11031VulnerabilityPublished 26 Sep 2025

CVE-2025-11031: DataTables · Path Traversal

Affects DataTablesSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium · fixed in 1.10.15 : update DataTables when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

6.9Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 1.10.15

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: None
Vulnerable system availability: None
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
DataTables	Affected =1.10.0 =1.10.1 =1.10.2 =1.10.3 =1.10.4 =1.10.5 =1.10.6 =1.10.7 =1.10.8 =1.10.9 =1.10.10 =1.10.11 =1.10.12 =1.10.13	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately audit their web applications to identify any deployment of DataTables versions 1.10.0 through 1.10.13, specifically checking for the presence of the /examples/resources/examples.php file or similar example files. The primary mitigation is to upgrade DataTables to version 1.10.15 or later, which removes or secures the vulnerable example file. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, organizations should remove the vulnerable example files from their web servers to eliminate the attack surface. Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block path traversal attempts targeting the 'src' parameter. Implementing strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters is critical to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to ensure no example or test files are deployed in production environments. Finally, monitoring web server logs for suspicious access patterns related to path traversal attempts can aid in early detection of exploitation attempts.

Description

A flaw has been found in DataTables up to 1.10.13. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /examples/resources/examples.php. This manipulation of the argument src causes path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.10.15 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 3b24f99ac4ddb7f9072076b0d07f0b1a408f177a. Upgrading the affected component is advised. This vulnerability was initially reported for code-projects Faculty Management System but appears to affect DataTables as an upstream component instead. The vendor of DataTables explains: "I would suggest that the author upgrade to the latest versions of DataTables (actually, they shouldn't really be deploying that file to their own server at all - it is only relevant for the DataTables examples)."

Impact

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to web applications that include the vulnerable DataTables example files in their production environment. If exploited, attackers could access sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to information disclosure of configuration files, credentials, or other critical data. This could facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. Organizations relying on web applications that embed DataTables without proper hardening or those that inadvertently deploy example files are at risk. The impact is heightened for sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, where unauthorized data access could lead to regulatory penalties under GDPR and damage to reputation. However, since the vulnerability does not allow code execution or system compromise directly, the overall impact is limited to confidentiality breaches rather than full system compromise.

Summary

CVE-2025-11031 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in DataTables versions up to 1.10.13, specifically involving the /examples/resources/examples.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'src' argument, which can be manipulated remotely to traverse directories on the server. This flaw allows an attacker to access files outside the intended directory scope, potentially exposing sensitive information or system files. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, and the attack vector is network-based, making exploitation feasible remotely. The issue was initially reported in the context of the Faculty Management System but was traced back to DataTables as an upstream component. The vendor notes that the vulnerable file is primarily intended for example purposes and should not be deployed in production environments. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, categorized as medium severity, reflecting a moderate impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. The vendor has released version 1.10.15, which addresses the issue by removing or securing the vulnerable example file. Exploits have been published, but no widespread exploitation in the wild has been reported yet.

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