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CVE-2025-8838

7.3 · HIGH

A vulnerability has been found in WinterChenS my-site up to 1f7525f15934d9d6a278de967f6ec9f1757738d8.

Published Aug 11, 2025CWE-287EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2025-8838 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability has been found in WinterChenS my-site up to 1f7525f15934d9d6a278de967f6ec9f1757738d8. This vulnerability affects the function preHandle of the file /admin/ of the component Backend Interface. The manipulation of the argument uri leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The code maintainer responded to the issue that "[he] tried it, and using this link automatically redirects to the login page."

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-2025-8838?

CVE-2025-8838 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-8838?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-8838?

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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