Keiyo TimeWorks up to 10.3 JSON File path traversal

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Keiyo TimeWorks up to 10.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component JSON File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-41428. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in Keiyo TimeWorks up to 10.3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component JSON File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in TimeWorks 10.0 to 10.3. If exploited, arbitrary JSON files on the server may be viewed by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

The advisory is available at keiyo-system.co.jp. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-41428 since 05/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-16716). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• Keiyo

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• TimeWorks

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• 10.0
• 10.1
• 10.2
• 10.3

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