CVE-2025-68912: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Harmonic Design HDForms
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Harmonic Design HDForms hdforms allows Path Traversal.This issue affects HDForms: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-68912 describes an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in Harmonic Design HDForms (versions <= 1.6.1). This flaw allows remote attackers to access files outside the intended directory structure, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and a scope change. The vulnerability impacts availability but not confidentiality or integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of the affected system's availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Harmonic Design's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the HDForms application and applying any recommended configuration changes from the vendor once available.
CVE-2025-68912: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Harmonic Design HDForms
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Harmonic Design HDForms hdforms allows Path Traversal.This issue affects HDForms: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-68912 describes an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in Harmonic Design HDForms (versions <= 1.6.1). This flaw allows remote attackers to access files outside the intended directory structure, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and a scope change. The vulnerability impacts availability but not confidentiality or integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of the affected system's availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Harmonic Design's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the HDForms application and applying any recommended configuration changes from the vendor once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-24T14:00:54.032Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6972591e4623b1157c7fb037
Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:38 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:33:01 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:13:25 AM
Views: 66
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