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CVE-2025-67030: Directory Traversal vulnerability in the extractFile method of org.codehaus.plexus.util.Expand in plexus-ut...

Directory Traversal vulnerability in the extractFile method of org.codehaus.plexus.util.Expand in plexus-utils before 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-67030 affects plexus-utils archive extraction. A crafted archive may escape the intended extraction folder and place files elsewhere, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVE is high severity, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for systems that process external archives or run automated builds with untrusted inputs. Treat as high risk where vulnerable plexus-utils is reachable. Broader urgency depends on dependency presence and vendor package status.

Technical view

A CWE-22 directory traversal exists in org.codehaus.plexus.util.Expand.extractFile in plexus-utils before commit 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Most relevant exposure is Java software or build tooling using plexus-utils Expand to process attacker-controlled archives. Red Hat has related CVE, VEX, and errata entries, but the provided CVE affected-product fields are incomplete.

Exploitation context

Exploitation requires a crafted archive to be processed by a vulnerable component or user workflow. Sources describe arbitrary code execution potential, but no KEV listing or cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.

Researcher notes

The CVE record names plexus-utils before a specific commit, but affected vendor/product/version and CPE data are listed as n/a. Release mapping and downstream package impact require confirmation from upstream, Red Hat VEX, or distribution advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify applications and build systems using plexus-utils archive extraction.
  • Upgrade plexus-utils to a release containing commit 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642.
  • Apply applicable Red Hat errata where Red Hat packages are in scope.
  • Avoid processing untrusted archives until vendor guidance is applied.
  • Check upstream and distribution advisories for exact fixed versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Java dependencies for org.codehaus.plexus:plexus-utils usage.
  • Confirm whether the deployed code includes the referenced fix commit.
  • Review Red Hat CVE, VEX, and errata status for managed systems.
  • Check application workflows that extract user-supplied or external archives.
  • Document uncertain transitive dependency exposure for follow-up with vendors.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
10

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
21Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADP
8.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L3.93.7redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-67030Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc
redhat-SADPorg.codehaus.plexus:plexus-utils: Plexus-utils: Directory Traversal in extractFile method
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-03-25T18:02:00.463Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-22

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

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.

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