CVE-2025-54292: lxd Path Traversal — Exploit & Fix

Description

Path traversal in Canonical LXD LXD-UI versions before 6.5 and 5.21.4 on all platforms allows remote authenticated attackers to access or modify unintended resources via crafted resource names embedded in URL paths.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
canonical	lxd	5.0.0 — 5.21.4
canonical	lxd	6.0 — 6.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-7425-4qpj-v4w3 https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-7425-4qpj-v4w3

Exploits

https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-7425-4qpj-v4w3 https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-7425-4qpj-v4w3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54292? +

Path traversal in Canonical LXD LXD-UI versions before 6.5 and 5.21.4 on all platforms allows remote authenticated attackers to access or modify unintended resources via crafted resource names embedded in URL paths. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-54292? +

CVE-2025-54292 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-54292? +

CVE-2025-54292 affects products from canonical, specifically: lxd. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-54292? +

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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