CVE-2025-27782CWE-22

Applio allows arbitrary file write in inference.py

High · published March 19, 2025

CVSS v4.0
7.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple misstep in Applio's inference.py could lead to remote code execution! Just like letting a stranger write a letter in your name, an attacker could exploit this to take full control. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where any guest can waltz in and swap out ingredients, potentially serving a dish no one asked for. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to write arbitrary files on the server, risking the integrity of your data. If exploited, an attacker could not only overwrite important files but potentially execute their own code on the server. This could lead to a full compromise of the Applio server, allowing them to manipulate or steal sensitive data—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where any guest can waltz in and swap out ingredients, potentially serving a dish no one asked for. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to write arbitrary files on the server, risking the integrity of your data. CVE-2025-27782 stems from an arbitrary file write vulnerability in Applio's inference.py. This flaw can be combined with unsafe deserialization, allowing malicious code execution remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could not only overwrite important files but potentially execute their own code on the server. This could lead to a full compromise of the Applio server, allowing them to manipulate or steal sensitive data—absolutely devastating! While there are currently no patches available, immediately review access controls and monitor server behavior for unusual activity. Consider disabling unnecessary features to minimize exposure until a fix is released. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your defenses up while you wait for a patch. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
EPSS
0.01420 · 72.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-03-19T20:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAR 20:41Z
    Applio allows arbitrary file write in inference.py
    cvelistv5