CVE-2025-57790
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-20
Last updated on: 2025-09-10
Assigner: Commvault
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| commvault | commvault | to 11.36.60 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-36 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a high-severity path traversal issue in Commvault Software versions 11.32.0 through 11.32.101 and 11.36.0 through 11.36.59 on Linux and Windows. It allows remote attackers to access unauthorized parts of the file system by exploiting path traversal, which can potentially lead to remote code execution. The issue has been fixed in versions 11.32.102 and 11.36.60. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the file system, which may lead to remote code execution. This means attackers could potentially execute malicious code on affected systems, compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
You can detect this vulnerability by verifying the Commvault Software versions running on your servers. Use the Commvault Command Center to filter servers by role and check that all are running fixed versions 11.32.102 or later, or 11.36.60 or later. Specific commands are not provided, but version verification through the Command Center is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to install the resolved maintenance releases: upgrade Commvault Software to version 11.32.102 or later, or 11.36.60 or later on all affected Linux and Windows servers. If you are using Commvault SaaS, no action is required. [1]