CVE-2025-2298

CVE-2025-2298 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability in Dremio Software allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files that the system has access to, including system files and files stored in remote locations such as S3, Azure Blob Storage, and local filesystems. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls on an API endpoint, enabling any authenticated user to specify and delete files outside their intended scope. Exploiting this flaw could lead to data loss, denial of service (DoS), and potential escalation of impact depending on the deleted files. Affected versions: * Any version of Dremio below 24.0.0 * Dremio 24.3.0 - 24.3.16 * Dremio 25.0.0 - 25.0.14 * Dremio 25.1.0 - 25.1.7 * Dremio 25.2.0 - 25.2.4 Fixed in version:  * Dremio 24.3.17 and above * Dremio 25.0.15 and above * Dremio 25.1.8 and above * Dremio 25.2.5 and above * Dremio 26.0.0 and above

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2298?
An improper authorization vulnerability in Dremio Software allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files that the system has access to, including system files and files stored in remote locations such as S3, Azure Blob Storage, and local filesystems. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls on an API endpoint, enabling any authenticated user to specify and delete files outside their intended scope. Exploiting this flaw could lead to data loss, denial of service (DoS), and potential escalation of impact depending on the deleted files. Affected versions: * Any version of Dremio below 24.0.0 * Dremio 24.3.0 - 24.3.16 * Dremio 25.0.0 - 25.0.14 * Dremio 25.1.0 - 25.1.7 * Dremio 25.2.0 - 25.2.4 Fixed in version:  * Dremio 24.3.17 and above * Dremio 25.0.15 and above * Dremio 25.1.8 and above * Dremio 25.2.5 and above * Dremio 26.0.0 and above
How severe is CVE-2025-2298?
CVE-2025-2298 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-2298 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2298?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-2298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-2298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12372.
When was CVE-2025-2298 published?
CVE-2025-2298 was published on 2025-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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