Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FoxCMS v1.2.5 has a critical file upload flaw that could let a remote attacker run code on the server by uploading a malicious Zip file. That can mean full compromise of the website and underlying application environment. Public sources do not identify a vendor patch or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Address as an urgent internet-facing application risk. If FoxCMS v1.2.5 is deployed, assume potential full website compromise until exposure is checked and vendor-backed remediation or compensating controls are in place.
Technical view
CVE-2025-25790 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload issue in FoxCMS v1.2.5, reported in controller\LocalTemplate.php. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The stated impact is arbitrary code execution via a crafted Zip upload.
Likely exposure
Organizations running FoxCMS v1.2.5 are the clearly identified exposure. Risk is highest where the affected upload/template functionality is reachable from untrusted networks. The CVE record does not provide CPEs, broader affected versions, or deployment prerequisites.
Exploitation context
The public record describes remote code execution through crafted Zip upload, but the bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. Treat exploitability as serious because the CVSS vector is unauthenticated, network-reachable, and no user interaction is required.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked references. The affected product metadata is incomplete, with no CPEs and no named patched version in the bundle. Avoid claiming active exploitation unless later KEV or reliable incident reporting supports it.
Mitigation direction
- Check FoxCMS vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Prioritize upgrading or replacing FoxCMS v1.2.5 if vendor guidance confirms remediation.
- Restrict external access to FoxCMS administrative and upload-related functionality.
- Block untrusted Zip uploads where business operations allow.
- Review server permissions so uploaded files cannot execute as application code.
Validation and detection
- Inventory public and internal sites for FoxCMS deployments and version 1.2.5.
- Confirm whether controller\LocalTemplate.php exists in deployed code.
- Review web logs for unexpected Zip uploads or template-management activity.
- Inspect web roots for newly created executable files after upload events.
- Verify any remediation against official FoxCMS guidance before closure.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.foxcms.cn/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/Ka7arotto/FoxCMS/blob/main/FoxCMS-upload-rce.mdCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.