CVE-2025-11540
Path Traversal in Sharp Display Projectors Allows File Access
Publication date: 2025-12-22
Last updated on: 2025-12-22
Assigner: NEC Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sharp_display_solutions | projector | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-11540 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in Sharp Display Solutions projectors that allows an attacker to access and read any files within the affected projector models. This means an attacker can potentially view sensitive files stored on the device without authorization. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing unauthorized attackers to access and read any files within the projector, potentially exposing sensitive information. If the projector is connected to an insecure network or the Internet, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to confidential data stored on the device. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate mitigation is to use the affected Sharp projectors only within a secure intranet protected by a firewall and to avoid connecting them to the Internet, thereby preventing unauthorized access. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.