CVE-2025-62424: ClipBucket path traversal vulnerability in template editor allows arbitrary file read and write

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2025-10-17 · updated 2026-10-09
Weakness: CWE-22

Description

ClipBucket is a web-based video-sharing platform. In ClipBucket version 5.5.2 - #146 and earlier, the /admin_area/template_editor.php endpoint is vulnerable to path traversal. The validation of the file-loading path is inadequate, allowing authenticated administrators to read and write arbitrary files outside the intended template directory by inserting path traversal sequences into the folder parameter. An attacker with administrator privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files such as /etc/passwd and modify writable files on the system, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure and compromise of the application or server. This issue is fixed in version 5.5.2 - #147.

Affected products

MacWarrior clipbucket-v5: from 5.3 before 5.5.2-147 — fixed in 5.5.2-147

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: MacWarrior clipbucket-v5 5.5.2-147. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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