MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

November 27th, 2025
ZDI-25-1025 ZDI-CAN-27000

CVE ID

CVE-2025-13699

CVSS Score

7.0 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

MariaDB

Affected Products

MariaDB

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MariaDB. Interaction with the mariadb-dump utility is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of view names. 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 current user.

Additional Details

MariaDB has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-37483

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-08-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-11-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-11-27 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Litezeraw

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