CVE-2025-10461
Improper URL Validation in softLinks Webserver Enables Global File Read
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-27
Assigner: Softing
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| softing_industrial_automation_gmbh | smartlink_sw-ht | to 1.42 (inc) |
| softing_industrial_automation_gmbh | smartlink_sw-pn | to 1.03 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves global file reads caused by improper URL checks in the webserver component of Softing Industrial Automation GmbH smartLinks running on Docker, specifically in the filesystem modules. Due to insufficient validation of URLs, an attacker can access files that should normally be restricted.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to files on the affected system. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, potential data leakage, and compromise of system confidentiality and integrity.
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