M-Files Server up to 25.11 Download Prevention authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in M-Files Server up to 25.11. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Download Prevention Module. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-14318. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in M-Files Server up to 25.11. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Download Prevention Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper access checks in M-Files Server before 25.12.15491.7 allows users to download files through M-Files Web using Web Companion despite Print and Download Prevention module being enabled.

The advisory is shared for download at product.m-files.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-14318 since 12/09/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 25.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-204039) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2878). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • M-Files M-Files Server

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Server 25.12

Timelineinfo

12/09/2025 CVE reserved
12/18/2025 +9 days Advisory disclosed
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/07/2026 +20 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: product.m-files.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14318 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337256
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2878 - M-Files Server: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2025 09:14
Updated: 01/07/2026 05:43
Changes: 12/18/2025 09:14 (66), 12/18/2025 20:07 (7), 12/20/2025 16:45 (1), 01/06/2026 21:49 (10), 01/07/2026 05:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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