Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-25481?

Affected: Thinkphp versions 5.0.24; topthink/framework (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-25481 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-25481 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-25481?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25481?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2022-25481 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2022-25481

MediumPublic exploit

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere in ThinkPHP Framework

Published Mar 22, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-69wp-xwm7-69wm

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2022-25481 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.0 v3.1) affecting Thinkphp, topthink/framework (composer).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 4.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

CVSS v3.1

4.0

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

4.7%

Higher than 91.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

ThinkPHP Framework v5.0.24 was discovered to be configured without the PATHINFO parameter. This allows attackers to access all system environment parameters from index.php. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party because system environment exposure is an intended feature of the debugging mode.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ThinkphpThinkphp	5.0.24	n/a
topthink/frameworkcomposer	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 22, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-284 Improper Access Control
CWE-668 Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

ThinkPHP Framework v5.0.24 was discovered to be configured without the PATHINFO parameter.
Affected: Thinkphp versions 5.0.24; topthink/framework (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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