CVE-2025-2749
Kentico Xperience Path Traversal
- Published24 Mar 2025
- Added to CISA KEV20 Apr 2026
- Remediation due4 May 2026
Description
An authenticated remote code execution in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users Staging Sync Server to upload arbitrary data to path relative locations. This results in path traversal and arbitrary file upload, including content that can be executed server side leading to remote code execution.This issue affects Kentico Xperience through 13.0.178.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://devnet.kentico.com/download/hotfixes
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/bypassing-authentication-like-its-the-90s-pre-auth-rce-chain-s-in-kentico-xperience-cms/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-2749
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kentico-xperience-staging-media-file-upload-authenticated-rce
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-2749 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-2749 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 Apr 2026.
How severe is CVE-2025-2749?
CVE-2025-2749 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-2749?
Affected products include Kentico Xperience.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2749?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.