CVE-2025-57231: n/a
A path traversal vulnerability exists in avatar attachments of Docmost version 0.21.0. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose local files by sending a specially crafted POST request to a public URL. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability, and no patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-57231 describes a path traversal vulnerability in Docmost v0.21.0 affecting avatar attachments. An unauthenticated malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by issuing a POST request to a public URL, enabling disclosure of local files on the server. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive information. No exploit in the wild or CVSS score is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of local files on the affected system. This may expose sensitive data stored on the server, impacting confidentiality. There is no information about further impact such as code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
CVE-2025-57231: n/a
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in avatar attachments of Docmost version 0.21.0. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose local files by sending a specially crafted POST request to a public URL. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability, and no patch or remediation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-57231 describes a path traversal vulnerability in Docmost v0.21.0 affecting avatar attachments. An unauthenticated malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by issuing a POST request to a public URL, enabling disclosure of local files on the server. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive information. No exploit in the wild or CVSS score is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of local files on the affected system. This may expose sensitive data stored on the server, impacting confidentiality. There is no information about further impact such as code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa32b5891cc7f3848d53ff6
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:12:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:18:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 03:02:54 UTC
Views: 5
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