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PowerCMS Path Traversal Vulnerability in File Uploading Feature

Vulnerability

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the file uploading feature of PowerCMS. This issue allows users to overwrite arbitrary files. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of PowerCMS, including versions through 6.7 in the 6.x series, versions through 5.3 in the 5.x series, and versions through 4.6 in the 4.x series.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows users to overwrite arbitrary files on the server.

Remediation

Users are advised to update PowerCMS to the latest version. Instructions for updating can be found on the PowerCMS website.

Added: Jul 31, 2025, 8:30 AM
Updated: Jul 31, 2025, 8:30 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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