CVE-2026-25057: MarkUsProject Markus · Relative Path Traversal
Affects MarkUsProject MarkusSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical : upgrade to 2.9.1 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Feb 2026
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade MarkUsProject Markus to 2.9.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MarkUsProjectMarkus | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade all Markus instances to version 2.9.1 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Until upgrades are complete, implement strict access controls to limit instructor upload permissions and monitor for unusual file upload activity. Employ network segmentation to isolate Markus servers from critical infrastructure. Validate and sanitize all uploaded zip file contents at the application or proxy level to detect and block path traversal sequences. Conduct regular audits of file system integrity on Markus servers to detect unauthorized changes. Educate instructors and administrators about the risks of compromised credentials and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication. Maintain up-to-date backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of compromise. Finally, monitor threat intelligence sources for emerging exploit reports related to CVE-2026-25057.
Description
CVE-2026-25057 is a critical relative path traversal vulnerability in MarkUsProject's Markus web application versions prior to 2.9.1. It allows authenticated instructors with high privileges to upload specially crafted zip files containing malicious path entries, enabling arbitrary file writes on the server. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.9.1. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European educational institutions using Markus versions below 2.