M-Files Server Denial-of-Service Vulnerability via Database Driver Configuration Change

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in M-Files Server versions prior to 25.1.14445.5 and before 24.8 LTS SR3. This issue arises from an unexpected server crash in the database driver, which can be triggered by a highly privileged attacker through configuration changes. The vulnerability requires a vault admin level user to add or modify External Object Types.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to an unexpected server crash, causing a denial-of-service condition.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.3
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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