CVE-2025-4538 (GCVE-0-2025-4538)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-11 10:31 – Updated: 2025-05-12 14:15
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
kkFileView fileUpload unrestricted upload
Summary
A vulnerability was found in kkFileView 4.4.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /fileUpload. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
6.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-12 14:15 UTC
Assigner
VulDB
CNA
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.308283 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308283 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.566596 | third-party-advisory |
| https://magnificent-dill-351.notion.site/Arbitrar… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | kkFileView |
Affected:
4.4.0
|
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