CVE-2025-46441 is a medium severity path traversal vulnerability identified in the ctltwp Section Widget, affecting versions up to 3.3.1. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-35, which pertains to improper neutralization of special elements used in a path, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths to access files and directories outside the intended scope. Specifically, the vulnerability involves the use of the sequence '.../...//' which can be exploited to traverse directories beyond the permitted boundaries. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium impact with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. This means the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network without any privileges or user interaction, and it results in limited confidentiality impact (read access to files outside intended directories), but no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive files on the server hosting the Section Widget, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data if accessible via the file system. The lack of authentication and user interaction requirements increases the risk of exploitation, especially on publicly accessible web servers using the affected widget.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to confidentiality, as unauthorized file access could lead to exposure of sensitive corporate data, intellectual property, or personal data protected under GDPR. Organizations using the ctltwp Section Widget in their web applications or content management systems could have their internal files exposed, which may include customer data, internal documentation, or security credentials. This could result in data breaches, regulatory fines, reputational damage, and potential secondary attacks leveraging the exposed information. Since the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, the immediate operational disruption risk is lower; however, the confidentiality breach alone is significant given the strict data protection regulations in Europe. The fact that exploitation requires no privileges or user interaction means that attackers can automate scanning and exploitation attempts, increasing the threat surface. Organizations in sectors with high data sensitivity such as finance, healthcare, and government are particularly at risk.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Immediately audit all web applications and content management systems to identify the use of the ctltwp Section Widget, especially versions up to 3.3.1. 2) Apply patches or updates as soon as they become available from the vendor; if no official patch exists, consider temporary mitigations such as disabling the widget or restricting access to the affected components via web application firewalls (WAFs) or network segmentation. 3) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied path parameters to prevent traversal sequences like '.../...//'. 4) Employ least privilege principles on file system permissions to limit the widget's access to only necessary directories, minimizing the impact of potential traversal. 5) Monitor web server logs for suspicious requests containing traversal patterns and implement automated alerts. 6) Conduct penetration testing focused on path traversal to identify any residual vulnerabilities. 7) Educate development and security teams about CWE-35 risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in future deployments.