CVE-2025-50706: Topthink/framework Path Traversal Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mrwc-mvr8-9xq5
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-50706 is a CRITICAL path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Topthink/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves thinkphp path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-50706 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-50706
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mrwc-mvr8-9xq5
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Topthink/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-50706

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

topthink/framework fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade topthink/framework to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for topthink/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-50706, inspect your project dependencies for Topthink/framework:

inspect dependencies for topthink/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Topthink/framework 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: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where 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. In Topthink/framework, 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

An issue in ThinkPHP Framework v.5.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the routecheck function.

CVE-2025-50706 Affected Topthink/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
topthink/framework
 Packagist
≤ 5.1.41

References

NVD — CVE-2025-50706 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-50706
Topthink/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/top-think/framework
xinyisleep.github.io/2024-04-24/thinkphp... WEB
https://xinyisleep.github.io/2024-04-24/Thinkphp5.1%E6%96%87%E4%BB%B6%E5%8C%85%E5%90%AB-CNVD-2024-29981
xinyisleep.github.io/cve-2025-50706.md WEB
https://xinyisleep.github.io/CVE-2025-50706.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50706?
CVE-2025-50706 is a security vulnerability in Topthink/framework involving ThinkPHP Path Traversal Vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Topthink/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: topthink/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2025-50706?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is topthink/framework affected?
Yes, topthink/framework is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-50706?
CVE-2025-50706 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (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.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-50706?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for topthink/framework'. 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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