High severity · published Feb 18, 2026
CVE-2019-25355
Genivia gSOAP 2.8 - 'gSOAP' Path Traversal
7.5
CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
gSOAP 2.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access system files by manipulating HTTP path traversal techniques. Attackers can retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted GET requests with multiple '../' directory traversal sequences.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 72% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GS
gSOAP · Genivia Inc.
2.8 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25355
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-25355
Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47653
Product
https://www.genivia.com/
Product
https://www.genivia.com/products.html#gsoap
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genivia-gsoap-gsoap-path-traversal