Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache IoTDB.
This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.0 before 2.0.6, from 1.0.0 before 1.3.6.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6 and 2.0.6, which fixes the issue.
Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2025-55017 is a critical path traversal flaw in Apache IoTDB. An unauthenticated network attacker may access or modify files outside intended directories, creating serious confidentiality and integrity risk. Apache recommends upgrading affected deployments to fixed versions 1.3.6 or 2.0.6. Organizations running Apache IoTDB in the affected 1.x or 2.x ranges are exposed, especially where IoTDB services are reachable over untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify specific vulnerable endpoints or configurations beyond affected versions. Treat as urgent for any Apache IoTDB deployment. The vulnerability is critical, unauthenticated, and remotely reachable by CVSS assessment. Prioritize upgrade and exposure reduction, particularly for internet-accessible or partner-accessible systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache IoTDB 1.x deployments to 1.3.6 or later.; Upgrade Apache IoTDB 2.x deployments to 2.0.6 or later.; Restrict network access to IoTDB services where immediate upgrade is delayed..
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2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total
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CWE-22 · source CWE mapping
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.