Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-25800 is an arbitrary file read issue reported in SeaCMS 13.3. A remote attacker may be able to read files through vulnerable handling in admin_safe_file.php. The reported impact is limited to confidentiality, not data modification or service outage.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority exposure review. It can disclose files but sources do not indicate active exploitation, integrity impact, or availability impact. Prioritize internet-facing SeaCMS 13.3 systems and reduce administrative surface exposure.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 path traversal in SeaCMS 13.3, involving file_get_contents in admin_safe_file.php. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed only if they run SeaCMS 13.3 with the vulnerable admin_safe_file.php reachable to untrusted users. The CVE record lists affected vendor/product fields as n/a, so confirm exposure against deployed software rather than relying on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The public GitHub reference indicates vulnerability disclosure material exists. The CVSS vector suggests remote, unauthenticated exploitation may be possible, but sources only support file-read impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE summary, CVSS vector, CWE-22 classification, SeaCMS site, and a GitHub disclosure reference. The bundle does not identify a fixed version, full affected CPEs, or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Check SeaCMS vendor guidance for a verified fixed version or patch.
- Restrict public access to SeaCMS administrative paths, including admin_safe_file.php.
- Upgrade or patch only to a vendor-confirmed fixed release when available.
- Review web server permissions to limit readable sensitive files.
- Monitor logs for unusual requests to administrative PHP files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory internet-facing systems for SeaCMS 13.3 deployments.
- Confirm whether admin_safe_file.php exists and is externally reachable.
- Review access controls protecting SeaCMS administrative functionality.
- Check logs for suspicious access to admin_safe_file.php.
- Track the CVE and SeaCMS references for patch status updates.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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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
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.seacms.com/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/Ka7arotto/Seacms/blob/main/Seacms13.3-lrf-2.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.