CVE-2025-52451: linux kernel Input Validation Flaw

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (tabdoc api - create-data-source-from-file-upload modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.This issue affects Tableau Server: before 2025.1.3, before 2024.2.12, before 2023.3.19.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tableau	tableau_server	< 2023.3.19
tableau	tableau_server	2024.2 — 2024.2.12
tableau	tableau_server	2025.1 — 2025.1.3
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=005132575&type=1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52451? +

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (tabdoc api - create-data-source-from-file-upload modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.This issue affects Tableau Server: before 2025.1.3, before 2024.2.12, before 2023.3.19. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-52451? +

CVE-2025-52451 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52451? +

CVE-2025-52451 affects products from linux, microsoft, tableau, specifically: linux_kernel, tableau_server, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-52451? +

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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