CVE-2025-0390: Huayi-tec Jeewms Path Traversal Flaw

CVE-2025-0390 Overview

A critical path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in Guangzhou Huayi Intelligent Technology Jeewms, an open-source warehouse management system. This vulnerability exists in the /wmOmNoticeHController.do file and allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal sequences (../filedir) to access files outside the intended directory structure. The attack can be initiated remotely without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive system files and configuration data.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers can exploit this path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, credentials, and other confidential data stored on the system.

Affected Products

• Huayi-tec Jeewms versions up to 20241229
• Guangzhou Huayi Intelligent Technology Jeewms warehouse management systems
• Systems running unpatched Jeewms installations prior to version 20250101

Discovery Timeline

• January 11, 2025 - CVE-2025-0390 published to NVD
• September 11, 2025 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-0390

Vulnerability Analysis

This path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal) affects the /wmOmNoticeHController.do endpoint in Jeewms. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied input, allowing attackers to manipulate file path parameters using directory traversal sequences such as ../filedir. When exploited, this allows attackers to break out of the intended directory structure and access files elsewhere on the filesystem.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, meaning an attacker can initiate the attack over the network without requiring any prior authentication or user interaction. This significantly increases the risk profile as it exposes any internet-facing Jeewms installation to potential compromise.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and sanitization in the file handling mechanism of the wmOmNoticeHController.do controller. The application fails to properly validate user-supplied file paths, allowing directory traversal sequences (../) to be processed without restriction. This enables attackers to navigate outside the intended directory boundaries and access arbitrary files on the system.

Attack Vector

The attack is executed remotely over the network by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable /wmOmNoticeHController.do endpoint. An attacker manipulates the file path parameter by injecting directory traversal sequences such as ../filedir to escape the application's intended directory structure.

The exploitation process typically involves:

1. Identifying a Jeewms installation with the vulnerable controller endpoint exposed
2. Crafting an HTTP request with directory traversal sequences in the file path parameter
3. Submitting the malicious request to the /wmOmNoticeHController.do endpoint
4. Receiving the contents of files located outside the intended directory

The exploit has been publicly disclosed and documented, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts in the wild. Technical details can be found in the Gitee Issue Report.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-0390

Indicators of Compromise

• HTTP requests to /wmOmNoticeHController.do containing directory traversal sequences (../, ..%2f, ..%5c)
• Unusual file access patterns in web server logs showing attempts to access system configuration files
• Access log entries showing repeated requests with path manipulation characters targeting Jeewms endpoints
• Unexpected read operations on sensitive files such as /etc/passwd, configuration files, or credential stores

Detection Strategies

• Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block requests containing path traversal patterns
• Monitor web server access logs for requests containing ../ sequences or URL-encoded equivalents
• Deploy intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures to identify path traversal exploitation attempts
• Enable file integrity monitoring on critical system directories to detect unauthorized access

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure alerting for any requests to /wmOmNoticeHController.do containing path manipulation characters
• Monitor for unusual file read operations, especially on sensitive configuration files and directories
• Review web application logs regularly for suspicious request patterns targeting Jeewms controllers
• Implement real-time monitoring of authentication and access control bypass attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-0390

Immediate Actions Required

• Upgrade Jeewms to version 20250101 or later immediately to address this vulnerability
• If immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to the /wmOmNoticeHController.do endpoint
• Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing directory traversal patterns
• Review access logs for evidence of exploitation attempts and investigate any suspicious activity

Patch Information

The vendor has released a patched version that addresses this vulnerability. Upgrading to Jeewms version 20250101 or later is the recommended remediation. The patch addresses the improper input validation in the file handling mechanism of the affected controller endpoint.

For additional details, refer to the VulDB Entry and the Gitee Issue Report for technical documentation.

Workarounds

• Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to block directory traversal patterns in requests
• Restrict access to the /wmOmNoticeHController.do endpoint through network-level access controls
• Implement application-level input validation to sanitize file path parameters before processing
• Consider temporarily disabling the affected functionality until the patch can be applied

# Example WAF rule to block directory traversal attempts
# Add to your web server configuration or WAF ruleset
# Block requests containing directory traversal sequences
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains ../" "id:1001,phase:1,deny,status:403,msg:'Path Traversal Attempt Blocked'"
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains ..%2f" "id:1002,phase:1,deny,status:403,msg:'Encoded Path Traversal Attempt Blocked'"
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains ..%5c" "id:1003,phase:1,deny,status:403,msg:'Backslash Path Traversal Attempt Blocked'"