Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-61165 reportedly allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload a crafted file through Cohere North AI 1.1.5 and potentially run code. Successful compromise could expose data, alter systems, and interrupt service. The public bundle does not identify confirmed fixes or broader affected versions.
Executive priority
Treat as an immediate investigation and containment priority for exposed North AI deployments. Prioritize asset discovery, endpoint restriction, log review, and vendor engagement. Avoid assuming that unrelated Cohere products are affected because the structured product data is incomplete.
Technical view
The reported flaw is CWE-434 in the /v1/my_drive/batch_upload component. Its CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The record claims crafted-file upload can lead to arbitrary code execution, but the structured affected-product data is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Highest risk applies to reachable Cohere North AI 1.1.5 deployments exposing /v1/my_drive/batch_upload. The supplied record lists no CPEs and leaves structured vendor, product, and version fields unspecified, so asset identification may require manual application and route discovery.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not establish active exploitation, and CVE-2025-61165 is not marked as included in KEV. The CVSS vector nevertheless describes a remotely reachable, unauthenticated, low-complexity condition with potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Researcher notes
The public description attributes arbitrary code execution to crafted-file upload, but the supplied evidence does not document prerequisites, execution context, affected deployment modes, a patch, or confirmed exploitation. The CVSS vector and CWE support high technical concern; product scope and remediation remain insufficiently specified.
Mitigation direction
- Identify internet-facing North AI deployments and restrict access to the affected upload endpoint.
- Disable batch upload temporarily where operationally acceptable.
- Apply strict network and identity controls around all upload functionality.
- Check current vendor guidance for confirmed affected versions, patches, and supported mitigations.
- Monitor upload activity and downstream file processing for suspicious behavior.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployments claiming to run Cohere North AI 1.1.5.
- Confirm whether /v1/my_drive/batch_upload is reachable without authentication.
- Review configuration and access controls governing the upload route.
- Inspect upload and application logs for unusual files, requests, or processing failures.
- Verify any vendor-provided update or mitigation after implementation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
The CVE wording references code or command execution, so execution technique review may help defensive triage. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2025-61165 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/bdadoa/Cohere---North-AI-1.1.5---Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2025-61165.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.