CVE-2019-25355

gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.genivia.com/	Product
https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:genivia:gsoap:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

26 Feb 2026, 22:29

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653 -~~	() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653 - Exploit, VDB Entry
References	~~() https://www.genivia.com/ -~~	() https://www.genivia.com/ - Product
References	~~() https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap -~~	() https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap - Product
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal - Third Party Advisory
First Time		Genivia gsoap Genivia
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:genivia:gsoap:2.8.0:::::::*

18 Feb 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-02-18 22:16

Updated : 2026-02-26 22:29

NVD link : CVE-2019-25355

Mitre link : CVE-2019-25355

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-25355

JSON object : View

Products Affected

genivia

gsoap

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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