CVE-2025-60838
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 · uneditedAn arbitrary file upload vulnerability in MCMS v6.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.
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 · moderate confidenceMCMS v6.0.1 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload crafted files and achieve arbitrary code execution. The application fails to properly validate uploaded file types or sanitize filenames, allowing malicious executables to be stored in a location where they can be accessed and executed by the web server.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 6.0.1CVSS 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
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify MCMS installation and versionLocate the MCMS application files and check the version identifier in the deployed package, build file, or application metadata. Common locations include pom.xml, package.json, or a version configuration file in the installation directory.Affected if The installed version is Mingsoft Mcms at 6.0.1 or any earlier version.
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Verify file upload functionality existsLocate the file upload feature in the web application. This is typically found in content management pages, media libraries, or user profile sections. Check the application's routing or controller mappings for endpoints that handle multipart file uploads.Affected if File upload functionality is present and accessible to users or administrators in the application.
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Inspect uploaded file storage locationExamine the application configuration or code to determine where uploaded files are stored. Look for upload directories defined in configuration files or application code. Verify whether this directory is within the webroot (webapps, public, or similar) and directly accessible via HTTP.Affected if Uploaded files are stored in a directory that is web-accessible and can be reached via a direct URL.
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Check file type validation implementationReview the file upload handler code or configuration to determine what validation is performed on uploaded files. Look for checks on file extensions, MIME types, or file content (magic bytes). Examine whether a strict allowlist is used versus a blocklist.Affected if There is no strict allowlist-based validation, or the validation can be easily bypassed (missing or weak).
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Verify filename sanitizationExamine how uploaded filenames are processed. Check if filenames are sanitized to remove or encode special characters, or if the original filename from the request is used directly when saving files.Affected if Filenames are used as-is without sanitization, allowing path traversal characters or executable extensions.
Your environment is affected if you are running Mingsoft Mcms version 6.0.1 or earlier and the application has an accessible file upload feature that stores files in a web-accessible location without strict validation.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImmediately restrict or disable file upload functionality until a patch is available. Implement strict allowlist-based file type validation, sanitize filenames, store uploads outside the webroot, and prevent direct execution of uploaded files.
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