Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Genivia gSOAP 2.8 - 'gSOAP' Path Traversal
CVE-2019-25355
gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.7
HIGH
EPSS Probability:1.21%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-22 ↗Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Genivia Inc. | gSOAP | 2.8 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.206%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | VulnCheck · Bug Bounty Provider · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-02-13T17:33:05 |
| Published | 2026-02-18T21:55:01 |
| Patch Date | 2019-11-13 |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-05T01:26:13 |
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