Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dicoogle PACS Web Server 2.5.0 has an unauthenticated path traversal flaw. A remote attacker may read files that the web server account can access. For PACS environments, this could expose sensitive system files, configuration, or healthcare-related data. Treat it as high risk when Dicoogle is reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any exposed Dicoogle instance because exploitation requires no login and can disclose files. Internal-only systems still need review because PACS networks often contain sensitive data and trusted adjacent systems.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25113 is CWE-22 in the /exportFile endpoint, using the UID parameter. The source bundle rates it CVSS 4.0 8.7 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality impact. Dicoogle PACS Web Server 2.5.0 is affected; earlier versions are listed as possible but unconfirmed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Dicoogle PACS Web Server 2.5.0 is reachable from the internet, partner networks, hospital workstations, or other untrusted internal segments. Earlier versions may be exposed, but the bundle does not confirm them.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle. Public exploit references exist through Exploit-DB and a Metasploit scanner module, but the provided sources do not prove active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated file read through path traversal in /exportFile UID for version 2.5.0. The bundle includes exploit references, but no official patch details, affected-version range confirmation, or KEV-backed active exploitation claim.
Mitigation direction
- Check Dicoogle Project guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Restrict Dicoogle web access to trusted clinical or administrative networks.
- Place authentication, VPN, or access controls in front of exposed instances.
- Use IPS/WAF coverage where available, including FortiGuard detection noted in sources.
- Run the web service with minimal filesystem privileges.
- Review logs for suspicious /exportFile UID access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Dicoogle PACS Web Server instances and exposed interfaces.
- Confirm whether version 2.5.0 is deployed; treat earlier versions as uncertain risk.
- Review reverse proxy and application logs for abnormal /exportFile requests.
- Verify network controls block unauthenticated access from untrusted sources.
- Confirm the service account cannot read sensitive operating system files.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45007CVE reference · exploit
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/dicoogle_traversal.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/46527/dicoogle-pacs-web-server-directory-traversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dicoogle-pacs-web-server-path-traversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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