CVE-2025-23171: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jjg2-f6h2-x2p6
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-23171 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-23171 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-23171
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jjg2-f6h2-x2p6
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-23171

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-23171, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform provides an option to upload various types of files. The Versa Director does not correctly limit file upload permissions. The UI appears not to allow file uploads but uploads still succeed. In addition, the Versa Director discloses the full filename of uploaded temporary files, including the UUID prefix. Insecure UCPE image upload in Versa Director allows an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: There are no workarounds to disable the GUI option. Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-23171 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23171
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security-portal.versa-networks.com/emailbulletins/68526dbbdc94d6b9f2faf71a
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000024323-release-21-2-3
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000025680-release-22-1-2
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026033-release-22-1-3
support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/a... WEB
https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026708-release-22-1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23171?
CVE-2025-23171 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-23171?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-23171?
CVE-2025-23171 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-23171?
CVE-2025-23171 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-23171?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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