Path TraversalWeakness · CWE-22

CVE-2025-52913

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-08-08
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability in the NuPoint Unified Messaging (NPM) component of Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP2 (9.8.2.12) could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct a path traversal attack due to insufficient input validation. A successful exploit could allow unauthorized access, enabling the attacker to view, corrupt, or delete users' data and system configurations.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A critical path traversal vulnerability exists in Mitel MiCollab's NuPoint Unified Messaging component. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate file path inputs using directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) to access files outside the intended web root, potentially exposing sensitive user data and system configurations.

MitigationApply the vendor-supplied patch for MiCollab when available. Until then, restrict network access to the NPM component, implement WAF rules to block traversal sequences in requests, and validate all file path inputs on any exposed interfaces.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify MiCollab installation and version
    Locate the MiCollab installation directory or check system inventory for Mitel MiCollab. Obtain the exact version number (e.g., via installed software list, about page, or system configuration).
    Affected if The installed version is 9.8.2.12 or earlier (any version up to and including 9.8 SP2).
  2. Confirm NuPoint Unified Messaging component is enabled
    Access the MiCollab administration interface or check system configuration to determine whether the NuPoint Unified Messaging (NPM) component is installed and active.
    Affected if The NPM component is present and enabled on the system.
  3. Determine if NPM web interface is network-accessible
    Check network configuration, firewall rules, or access the NPM web portal URL (typically on ports 443, 80, or 8443) from an external or untrusted network segment to verify accessibility.
    Affected if The NPM component is exposed to untrusted networks without proper access controls.
  4. Review access logs for anomalous path traversal requests
    Examine NPM web server access logs for requests containing '../' sequences or unusual file path patterns (e.g., ../../etc/passwd, ../../conf/*).
    Affected if Suspicious traversal patterns are present in logs, indicating potential exploitation attempts.

You are affected if MiCollab with NuPoint Unified Messaging version 9.8.2.12 or earlier is installed, the NPM component is enabled, and it is accessible over the network.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the vendor-supplied patch for MiCollab when available. Until then, restrict network access to the NPM component, implement WAF rules to block traversal sequences in requests, and validate all file path inputs on any exposed interfaces.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing12.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
28.0 hours of engineering $4,760
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