CVE-2025-55169: LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIA · Improper Authentication
Affects LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIASource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 10.0 Critical : upgrade to 3.4.8 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.4.8
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIA to 3.4.8.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIA | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations using WeGIA should immediately upgrade to version 3.4.8 or later to apply the official patch that fixes the path traversal and authentication issues. Until the upgrade is performed, organizations should implement strict network-level access controls to restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint, such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access. Web application firewalls (WAFs) should be configured to detect and block path traversal patterns targeting download_remessa.php. Additionally, organizations should audit their server logs for suspicious access attempts to this endpoint and monitor for unusual database activity that could indicate exploitation. It is also recommended to rotate database credentials stored in config.php after patching to mitigate any potential credential compromise. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on file inclusion and authentication controls should be conducted to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Finally, organizations should educate their IT teams about the risks of using outdated software and enforce timely patch management policies.
Description
WeGIA is an open source web manager with a focus on the Portuguese language and charitable institutions. Prior to version 3.4.8, a path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the WeGIA application, html/socio/sistema/download_remessa.php endpoint. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to local files in the server and sensitive information stored in config.php.config.php contains information that could allow direct access to the database. This issue has been patched in version 3.4.8.