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CVE-2025-0573

5.3 · MEDIUM

Sante PACS Server DCM File Parsing Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability.

Published Jan 30, 2025CWE-22EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2025-0573 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Sante PACS Server DCM File Parsing Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Sante PACS Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DCM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to write files in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-25309.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0573?

CVE-2025-0573 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-0573?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-0573?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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