CVE-2025-8917

CVE-2025-8917 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability in allegroai/clearml version v2.0.1 allows for path traversal due to improper handling of symbolic and hard links in the `safe_extract` function. This flaw can lead to arbitrary file writes outside the intended directory, potentially resulting in remote code execution if critical files are overwritten.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8917?
A vulnerability in allegroai/clearml version v2.0.1 allows for path traversal due to improper handling of symbolic and hard links in the `safe_extract` function. This flaw can lead to arbitrary file writes outside the intended directory, potentially resulting in remote code execution if critical files are overwritten.
How severe is CVE-2025-8917?
CVE-2025-8917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-8917 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8917?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-8917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32093.
When was CVE-2025-8917 published?
CVE-2025-8917 was published on 2025-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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