CVE-2025-54293
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Publication date: 2025-10-02

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: Canonical Ltd.

Description
Path Traversal in the log file retrieval function in Canonical LXD 5.0 LTS on Linux allows authenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the host system via crafted log file names or symbolic links.
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Published
2025-10-02
Last Modified
2025-12-10
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-54293
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Vendor Product Version / Range
canonical lxd From 4.0.0 (inc) to 5.21.4 (exc)
canonical lxd From 6.0 (inc) to 6.5 (exc)
linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the log file retrieval function of Canonical LXD 5.0 LTS on Linux. It allows authenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the host system by using specially crafted log file names or symbolic links.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an authenticated remote attacker to access and read arbitrary files on the host system, potentially exposing sensitive information and compromising system confidentiality.

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