CVE-2025-66262CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2025-66262

Critical ยท published November 26, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky path traversal flaw lets attackers overwrite critical files with a crafted tar archive! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a delivery person who blindly drops off packages at your doorstep without checking the address โ€” if they can just toss anything in, they might end up replacing your prized possessions with junk instead! An attacker could easily replace vital system files like `/etc/shadow` or even your web server's home page, leading to total system compromise. This not only risks sensitive data but could also bring your operations to a grinding halt!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who blindly drops off packages at your doorstep without checking the address โ€” if they can just toss anything in, they might end up replacing your prized possessions with junk instead! This vulnerability arises from the `restore_mozzi_memories.sh` script that extracts user-controlled tar archives using the `-C /` flag without proper path validation. This allows attackers to exploit the extraction process and overwrite crucial files on the system.

What to do

An attacker could easily replace vital system files like `/etc/shadow` or even your web server's home page, leading to total system compromise. This not only risks sensitive data but could also bring your operations to a grinding halt! Immediate action is required: apply a patch to the affected versions and ensure that file uploads validate paths correctly. Additionally, it's crucial to restrict the ability to upload files to trusted sources only. Don't delay on this! You've got this! By staying proactive and implementing these changes, you can secure your system and keep it safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01424 ยท 72.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 ยท Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-11-26T06:16Z
Affected products (22)
ProductVersionsFixed in
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_100_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_1000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_2000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_30_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_300_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_3000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_3500_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_50_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_500_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_6000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_next_7000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_30_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_50_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_100_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_300_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_500_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_1000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_2000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_3000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_3500_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_6000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
dbbroadcast/mozart_dds_next_7000_firmwareall versionsโ€”
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 NOV 00:50Z
    Arbitrary File Overwrite via Tar Extraction Path Traversal
    cvelistv5