CVE-2025-60946
Arbitrary File Path Access in Census CSWeb
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| csprousers | csweb | 8.0.1 |
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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?
Census CSWeb version 8.0.1 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to input arbitrary file paths. This means the attacker can access files and directories that they are not supposed to, potentially exposing sensitive information or system files. The issue was fixed in version 8.1.0 alpha.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with valid credentials to access unintended file directories on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, potential system compromise, or further exploitation depending on the files accessed.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability in Census CSWeb 8.0.1 is fixed in version 8.1.0 alpha. Immediate mitigation should include upgrading to this fixed version.
Since the vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to access unintended file directories, restricting access to authenticated users and monitoring file access permissions may help reduce risk until the upgrade is applied.