CVE-2025-70796: An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the web management interface of WTI (Wireless Tec...
An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the web management interface of WTI (Wireless Technology, Inc.) version 3.5.0.r 2024/05/24 00:00:00. An unauthenticated attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests containing traversal sequences to access files outside of the intended web root directory. This may allow disclosure of sensitive system files and configuration data
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-70796 is an unauthenticated file disclosure issue in the WTI web management interface, described for version 3.5.0.r dated 2024-05-24. An attacker who can reach the interface may read files outside the intended web area, potentially exposing sensitive system or configuration data.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority if WTI management interfaces are externally reachable or used in sensitive environments. The main business risk is unauthorized disclosure of configuration and system data, which can support follow-on compromise.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 path traversal over HTTP with CVSS 3.1 score 7.5: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Impact is confidentiality-only in the published scoring. The structured affected-product metadata is incomplete, so product and version scoping should be verified against WTI guidance.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where WTI device web management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle names WTI version 3.5.0.r, but formal affected CPE/product metadata is listed as unavailable.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is unauthenticated and network-reachable, which increases risk. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public GitHub references exist, but this analysis does not rely on or reproduce exploit mechanics.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited. The CVE provides severity, vector, CWE, and a descriptive affected version, but structured affected metadata is incomplete and no patch is named in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
Check WTI guidance for affected models, firmware, and fixed releases.
Remove public internet access to device management interfaces.
Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks or VPN paths.
Review configurations for exposed secrets and rotate credentials if disclosure is suspected.
Monitor web access logs for unusual file access attempts.
Validation and detection
Inventory WTI devices and record firmware versions.
Identify which devices expose web management interfaces.
Compare observed versions with WTI or CVE guidance when available.
Review logs for suspicious requests targeting sensitive files.
Validate that management interfaces are not reachable from untrusted networks.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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cwe · medium confidence lookup
CWE-22: 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.
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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CWE-22 · source CWE mapping
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.