Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely through the web interface or API, but only by attackers who have authenticated access to the affected functionality.

Does an attacker need special privileges or roles?

The attacker must have a valid authenticated account. The exact role required depends on how CSWeb is configured and which features expose file path parameters, but the risk increases when regular user roles can reach those endpoints.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The most robust fix is to avoid using raw user-supplied paths altogether. Instead, map user actions to server-side file identifiers or keys, resolve any derived paths to a canonical form, and verify they are strictly under a predefined base directory before allowing access.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

Path Traversal (CWE-22) in Census CSWeb File Handling

CVE-2025-60946

Published:

Mar 23, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Unauthorized File and Directory Access

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Unauthorized File and Directory Access

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Path Traversal (CWE-22) in Census CSWeb File Handling

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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HIGH

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