whatsmars 2021.4.0 Path Traversal via artifactId in InitializrCtrl
CVE-2025-6109 Published on June 16, 2025
javahongxi whatsmars InitializrController.java initialize path traversal
A vulnerability was found in javahongxi whatsmars 2021.4.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function initialize of the file /whatsmars-archetypes/whatsmars-initializr/src/main/java/org/hongxi/whatsmars/initializr/controller/InitializrController.java. The manipulation of the argument artifactId leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched 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.
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Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software 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 software 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.
CVE-2025-6109 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
javahongxi whatsmars Version 2021.4.0 is affected by CVE-2025-6109Exploit Probability
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