CVE-2025-13699

MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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. Was ZDI-CAN-27000.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Mariadb
Mariadb mariadb
Vendors & Products Mariadb
Mariadb mariadb
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Description A flaw was found in MariaDB. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations via improper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations in the mariadb-dump utility, requiring user interaction. MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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. Was ZDI-CAN-27000.
Title mariadb: MariaDB: mariadb-dump utility vulnerable to remote code execution via improper path validation MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in MariaDB. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations via improper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations in the mariadb-dump utility, requiring user interaction.
Title mariadb: MariaDB: mariadb-dump utility vulnerable to remote code execution via improper path validation
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics threat_severity

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cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Dec 24, 2025, 4:10 PM
Reserved
Nov 25, 2025, 9:39 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Dec 23, 2025, 10:15 PM
Modified
Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 27, 2025, 12:00 AM