{"id":64371,"date":"2025-08-28T09:45:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:45:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-20T15:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:23:08","slug":"cve-2025-57790-critical-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-commvault-prior-to-11-36-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-57790-critical-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-commvault-prior-to-11-36-60\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-57790: Critical Path Traversal Vulnerability in Commvault Prior to 11.36.60<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-57790
\nSeverity: High, with a CVSS Score of 8.8
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Unauthorized file system access<\/a>, potential remote code execution, system compromise, and data leakage.<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Commvault | Before 11.36.60<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, using a simple HTTP request:<\/p>\n

GET \/vulnerable\/endpoint?file=..\/..\/..\/etc\/passwd HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker requests<\/a> a file located outside of the intended directory structure (`..\/..\/..\/etc\/passwd`). If the system is vulnerable to the path traversal<\/a> issue described by CVE-2025-57790, the request would succeed, allowing the attacker to read sensitive files.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of affected Commvault versions are strongly advised to update their systems<\/a> 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<\/a> attempts.
\nHowever, these measures are only temporary and are not foolproof. The most effective way to protect against this vulnerability<\/a> is by applying the vendor patch. It is also recommended to always keep your systems up-to-date and routinely check for any security<\/a> updates or patches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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