CVE-2025-40898CWE-22

Path traversal in Import Arc data archive functionality in Guardian/CMC before 25.5.0

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v4.0
7.2
EPSS
0%
Percentile
33.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authenticated user can upload a crafted Arc data file to bypass validation and potentially write files anywhere! This is a perfect example of how access misconfigurations can lead to devastating consequences! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to submit their own ingredients. If the chef isn’t checking what’s coming in, someone could send in spoiled goods or allergens — creating a health hazard for everyone! In this case, an attacker could alter crucial device configurations or make the system unavailable. Imagine a switch being flipped that turns off operations for everyone, causing chaos and downtime. This vulnerability could drastically threaten your service's reliability!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to submit their own ingredients. If the chef isn’t checking what’s coming in, someone could send in spoiled goods or allergens — creating a health hazard for everyone! This path traversal vulnerability in the Import Arc functionality arises from insufficient validation of user-submitted files, allowing attackers to craft a malicious archive that writes files to any location on the server.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could alter crucial device configurations or make the system unavailable. Imagine a switch being flipped that turns off operations for everyone, causing chaos and downtime. This vulnerability could drastically threaten your service's reliability! To remediate, implement strict input validation that checks the path of uploaded files, ensuring they cannot traverse outside designated directories. Additionally, review user permissions to minimize the potential impact of any uploads. Patch to the latest version immediately! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll not only protect your system but also secure your place as a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00402 · 33.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-12-18T13:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 13:19Z
    Path traversal in Import Arc data archive functionality in Guardian/CMC before 25.5.0
    cvelistv5