CVE-2025-10438
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Yordam Katalog software allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths with sequences like 'dir/../../filename'. It affects all Yordam Katalog installations before version 21.7.
💻 Affected Systems
- Yordam Katalog
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could read sensitive system files, configuration files, or source code, potentially leading to full system compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to application files, configuration data, or other sensitive information stored on the server.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file system permissions and web server security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit using standard directory traversal techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 21.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-25-0296
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Yordam Katalog version 21.7 or later from official vendor sources. 2. Backup current installation and data. 3. Install the updated version following vendor documentation. 4. Restart the application service.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Server Input Validation
allConfigure web server to reject requests containing directory traversal sequences
# For Apache: Add to .htaccess or httpd.conf
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\./ [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\.\\
RewriteRule .* - [F]
File System Permissions Restriction
linuxLimit application user permissions to only necessary directories
# Linux example
chmod 750 /var/www/yordam
chown www-data:www-data /var/www/yordam
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Isolate the vulnerable system in a segmented network with strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by attempting to access files outside web root using traversal sequences like ../../etc/passwd or similar patternsCheck Version:
Check application interface or configuration files for version information (typically in admin panel or about section)Verify Fix Applied:
After patching, retest path traversal attempts to confirm they are properly blocked or return appropriate error messages📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ or ..\ sequences
- Access to unexpected file paths
- 403/404 errors for traversal attempts if blocked
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with encoded traversal sequences (%2e%2e%2f)
- Multiple failed attempts to access system files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*../* OR web.url:*..\\*