CVE-2025-61913CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2025-61913

Critical · published October 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated attacker can write or read files on your server with absolute freedom! This oversight in Flowise prior to version 3.0.8 is like giving someone a master key to every room in your building — and they didn’t even need to pick the lock! 🔥 Imagine a hotel where any guest can stroll into the staff-only areas and access everything from personnel files to the safe. That’s what’s happening here: the WriteFileTool and ReadFileTool don’t restrict access, allowing unauthorized file operations to run rampant. This weakness could lead to devastating consequences, such as exposing sensitive information, tampering with critical files, or even executing arbitrary commands on the server. An attacker could hijack the entire system, wreaking havoc and potentially compromising your entire infrastructure.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where any guest can stroll into the staff-only areas and access everything from personnel files to the safe. That’s what’s happening here: the WriteFileTool and ReadFileTool don’t restrict access, allowing unauthorized file operations to run rampant. In Flowise versions earlier than 3.0.8, the WriteFileTool and ReadFileTool lack proper file path access control, allowing attackers with authentication to manipulate files in the file system freely. This could facilitate remote code execution if exploited.

What to do

This weakness could lead to devastating consequences, such as exposing sensitive information, tampering with critical files, or even executing arbitrary commands on the server. An attacker could hijack the entire system, wreaking havoc and potentially compromising your entire infrastructure. To secure your system, immediately update Flowise to version 3.0.8 or later. Additionally, review your file permissions and audit your server's access controls to ensure no potential threats are lurking. Don't wait to act! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your Flowise installation today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12950 · 96.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-10-09T03:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
flowiseai/flowise< 3.0.83.0.8
References (6)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 OCT 22:43Z
    Flowise is vulnerable to arbitrary file read, arbitrary file write
    cvelistv5