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CVE-2025-68472
Path Traversal in mindsdb (CVE-2025-68472)
Summary
path traversal in mindsdb (CVE-2025-68472). Data can be tampered with by attackers. Exploitable via ``source_type``. Mitigation: upgrade to `25.11.1` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2025-68472** has been found in mindsdb.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``source_type`` over the network to misuse the product.
Data can be tampered with by attackers. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade mindsdb to **25.11.1** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "mindsdb CVE-2025-68472" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2025-68472 (mindsdb) — CWE-22 /
Attack vector: adjacent-network / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `source_type` / `os.path.join` / `temp_dir_path` / `clear_filename`
Patched: `25.11.1` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**Path traversal** (CWE-22) exists in mindsdb. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``source_type`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
mindsdb — . Attack surface: `source_type` / `os.path.join` / `temp_dir_path` / `clear_filename`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Data can be tampered with by attackers
🔧 How to fix
Update to **25.11.1**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'mindsdb' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'mindsdb' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `mindsdb` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade mindsdb to 25.11.1ステージング環境で 25.11.1 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
PyPI
mindsdb
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"25.11.1"}]}]
pip
MindsDB
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"25.11.1"}]}]
References
- advisory https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2025/68xxx/CVE-2025-68472.json
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68472
- package https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb
- web https://www.bluerock.io/post/cve-2025-68472-mindsdb-file-upload-path-traversal
- web https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb/security/advisories/GHSA-qqhf-pm3j-96g7
- web https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb/releases/tag/v25.11.1
- web https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mindsdb/PYSEC-2026-90.yaml
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqhf-pm3j-96g7