MEDIUM CVSS 4.3
Published: 2025-05-26

CVE-2025-5159

h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02 Security Advisory (CVE-2025-5159)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-5159 impacting h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was found in H3C SecCenter SMP-E1114P02 up to 20250513. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function Download of the file /cfgFile/1/download. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product h3c / seccenter_smp-1114p02
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-5159 impacting h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-5159.yaml
id: cve-2025-5159

info:
  name: h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-5159 affecting h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was found in H3C SecCenter SMP-E1114P02 up to 20250513. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function Download of ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-5159
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2025-5159
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2025-5159,h3c,seccenter_smp-1114p02,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "seccenter_smp-1114p02"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-5159.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-5159
# Target: h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02 | CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-5159 (h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02 scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-5159.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-5159
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install seccenter_smp-1114p02 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade seccenter_smp-1114p02 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update seccenter_smp-1114p02

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i seccenter_smp-1114p02 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i seccenter_smp-1114p02

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-5159 in h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update h3c seccenter_smp-1114p02 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-5159?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-5159?

CVE-2025-5159 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-5159
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor h3c
Product seccenter_smp-1114p02
Published 2025-05-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N