Pichome - Path Traversal (CVE-2025-1743)

CVE-2025-1743 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in zyx0814 Pichome 2.1.0, specifically affecting the /index.php?mod=textviewer endpoint. By manipulating the 'src' parameter, remote attackers can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of real-world attacks against vulnerable systems.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 21st of January 2026.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2025-1743 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2025-1743 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2025-1743 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers exploit the /index.php?mod=textviewer endpoint by manipulating the src parameter to perform path traversal and read arbitrary files from the server.