CVE-2025-8526: Exrick xboot · Unrestricted Upload
Affects Exrick xbootSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Aug 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.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Exrick xboot | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting file upload functionality to authenticated and authorized users only, implementing strict server-side validation of uploaded files including file type, size, and content inspection. 2. Employ allowlisting of acceptable file extensions and reject all others. 3. Use sandboxing or isolated storage locations for uploaded files to prevent execution or access by the main application. 4. Monitor logs for unusual upload activity or attempts to upload executable files. 5. Apply web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting suspicious upload patterns. 6. If possible, upgrade to a patched version of Exrick xboot once available from the vendor. 7. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on file upload functionalities. 8. Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised system. 9. Educate developers and administrators on secure coding and configuration practices related to file uploads. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on concrete controls tailored to the nature of unrestricted upload vulnerabilities and the specific context of Exrick xboot deployments.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Upload of the file xboot-fast/src/main/java/cn/exrick/xboot/modules/base/controller/common/UploadController.java. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.