The Open ISES Project 3.30A contains a path traversal vulnerability in the ajax/download.php endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the filename parameter. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences ../ in the filename parameter to access files outside the intended directory, including configuration files and system files.
CVE-2018-25408
Score 7.5 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2026-05-30. NVD baseline CVSS 7.5; sources differ by 0.0.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.5(medium)
- EPSS
- 46.5%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 30, 2026
Last Modified
June 1, 2026
Advisory Details (3)
Auto-updated May 30, 2026The Open ISES Project 3.30A Path Traversal Arbitrary File Download | Advisories | VulnCheck
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/the-open-ises-project-3-30a-path-traversal-arbitrary-file-downloadThe Open ISES Project 3.30A - Arbitrary File Download - PHP webapps Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45655Vendor Advisories for CVE-2018-25408(1)
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