CVE-2025-51463: aim Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's filesystem via a crafted backup tar file submitted to the run_instruction API, which is extracted without path validation during restoration.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
aimstack	aim	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/aimhubio/aim/pull/3327 https://www.gecko.security/blog/cve-2025-51463

Other References

https://github.com/aimhubio/aim

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-51463? +

Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's filesystem via a crafted backup tar file submitted to the run_instruction API, which is extracted without path validation during restoration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-51463? +

CVE-2025-51463 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-51463? +

CVE-2025-51463 affects products from aimstack, specifically: aim. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-51463? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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