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CVE-2025-15036: Path traversal in MLflow extract_archive_to_dir

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `extract_archive_to_dir` function within the `mlflow/pyfunc/dbconnect_artifact_cache.py` file of the mlflow/mlflow repository. This vulnerability, present ...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2025-15036
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2025
Date Published2026-03-30
VendorMLflow
ProductMLflow
CVSS Score9.6 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the extract_archive_to_dir function within the mlflow/pyfunc/dbconnect_artifact_cache.py file of the mlflow/mlflow repository. This vulnerability, present in versions before v3.7.0, arises due to the lack of validation of tar member paths during extraction. An attacker with control over the tar.gz file can exploit this issue to overwrite arbitrary files or gain elevated privileges, potentially escaping the sandbox directory in multi-tenant or shared c…

Required Actions

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Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects MLflow by MLflow. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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