Path Traversal Panic: CVE-2025-59342 Exploit Unleashes Chaos in esm-dev 136
esm-dev version 136 has a serious path traversal vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-59342. Discovered by Byte Reaper, this flaw can be exploited for unauthorized access. If you thought paths were safe, think again! Remember, exploiting vulnerabilities is a no-go, but learning from them is a must!

Hot Take:
Who knew a simple path could lead to such a thrilling adventure? In the wild world of cybersecurity, it seems like every day is a choose-your-own-hackventure! This latest exploit for esm-dev 136 has us all on a path traversal thrill ride. Just remember, kids: don’t try this at home, unless your home is a cybersecurity lab!
Key Points:
- An exploit (CVE-2025-59342) targets esm-dev version 136, specifically through a path traversal vulnerability.
- The exploit script utilizes the /transform endpoint and the X-Zone-Id header to navigate directories.
- The exploit can potentially access unauthorized directories on a server, posing security risks.
- A variety of payloads are used to test for the vulnerability, demonstrating the flexibility of the attack.
- The exploit is crafted in C using the libcurl library for HTTP request handling.
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