CVE-2025-13699
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Directory Traversal in MariaDB mariadb-dump Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MariaDB. Interaction with the mariadb-dump utility is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the handling of view names. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27000.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-05-07
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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CVE-2025-13699
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mariadb mariadb *
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CWE ID Description
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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in the MariaDB mariadb-dump utility involves improper validation of user-supplied view names, leading to directory traversal. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating file paths used in file operations within mariadb-dump, executing code with the privileges of the current user.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code remotely on affected MariaDB installations, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise under the current user's privileges.


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