CVE-2025-34238
CWE-22Published: November 6, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Advantech WebAccess/VPN versions prior to 1.1.5 contain an absolute path traversal via AjaxStandaloneVpnClientsController.ajaxDownloadRoadWarriorConfigFileAction() that allows an authenticated network administrator to cause the application to read and return the contents of arbitrary files the web user (www-data) can access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-34238 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-34238 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts