pkp Open Journal Systems up to 3.3.0-21/3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1 Native XML Plugin NativeXmlIssueGalleyFilter.php writeFile path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in pkp Open Journal Systems up to 3.3.0-21/3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function writeFile of the file NativeXmlIssueGalleyFilter.php of the component Native XML Plugin. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-67890. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pkp Open Journal Systems up to 3.3.0-21/3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function writeFile of the file NativeXmlIssueGalleyFilter.php of the component Native XML Plugin. 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, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released by Egidio Romano. It is possible to read the advisory at karmainsecurity.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-67890. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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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
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: karmainsecurity.com
Researcher: Egidio Romano
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒

CVE: CVE-2025-67890 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-67890
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338551

Entryinfo

Created: 12/28/2025 08:46
Changes: 12/28/2025 08:46 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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