Advisory Details

October 3rd, 2025

MLflow Tracking Server Model Creation Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-931
ZDI-CAN-26921

CVE ID CVE-2025-11201
CVSS SCORE 8.1, AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS MLflow
AFFECTED PRODUCTS MLflow
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MLflow Tracking Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of model file paths. 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 service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS MLflow has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/B-Step62/mlflow/commit/2e02bc7bb70df243e6eb792689d9b8eba0013161
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-05-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-10-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-10-03 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mas Fadilullah dzaki
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