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CVE-2025-57790: Critical Path Traversal Vulnerability in Commvault Prior to 11.36.60

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Overview

CVE-2025-57790 is a significant security vulnerability discovered in versions of Commvault before 11.36.60. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized file system access through a path traversal issue, potentially leading to remote code execution. This security flaw has a wide-reaching impact, affecting all users running susceptible versions of Commvault. It is of paramount concern due to the severity of potential system compromises and data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-57790
Severity: High, with a CVSS Score of 8.8
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized file system access, potential remote code execution, system compromise, and data leakage.

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Product | Affected Versions

Commvault | Before 11.36.60

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of a path traversal issue in Commvault. The attacker submits a crafted request to the vulnerable system, which includes a malformed file path. This corrupted path allows the attacker to navigate outside of the intended directory structure, gaining access to files or directories that should be off-limits. The result is unauthorized file system access which could lead to remote code execution.

Conceptual Example Code

The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, using a simple HTTP request:

GET /vulnerable/endpoint?file=../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com

In this example, the attacker requests a file located outside of the intended directory structure (`../../../etc/passwd`). If the system is vulnerable to the path traversal issue described by CVE-2025-57790, the request would succeed, allowing the attacker to read sensitive files.

Mitigation and Recommendations

Users of affected Commvault versions are strongly advised to update their systems to version 11.36.60 or later, where the issue has been rectified. As a temporary mitigation method, users can also employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS), configured to detect and block path traversal attempts.
However, these measures are only temporary and are not foolproof. The most effective way to protect against this vulnerability is by applying the vendor patch. It is also recommended to always keep your systems up-to-date and routinely check for any security updates or patches.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

Ameeba and its authors do not endorse or condone malicious behavior and are not responsible for misuse of the content. Always follow ethical hacking guidelines, responsible disclosure practices, and local laws.

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