CVE-2025-5114
CWE-20Published: May 23, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in easysoft zentaopms 21.5_20250307 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Edit of the file /index.php?m=editor&f=edit&filePath=cGhhcjovLy9ldGMvcGFzc3dk&action=edit of the component Committer. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Risk Analysis
Easysoft ZenTaoPMS 21.5 contains a deserialization vulnerability in the Committer component. With a CVSS score of 9.1, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate file paths, posing a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should monitor for security updates from the vendor. Given the lack of vendor response, restrict access to the affected index.php file and implement strict input validation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5114 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-5114 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts