CVE-2025-34028
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThe Commvault Command Center Innovation Release allows an unauthenticated actor to upload ZIP files that represent install packages that, when expanded by the target server, are vulnerable to path traversal vulnerability that can result in Remote Code Execution via malicious JSP.
Published Apr 22, 2025 · Updated Nov 29, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-34028 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting Commvault, Command Center Innovation Release.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 30, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Commvault 11.38.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Commvault Command Center Innovation Release allows an unauthenticated actor to upload ZIP files that represent install packages that, when expanded by the target server, are vulnerable to path traversal vulnerability that can result in Remote Code Execution via malicious JSP.
This issue affects Command Center Innovation Release: 11.38.0 to 11.38.20. The vulnerability is fixed in 11.38.20 with SP38-CU20-433 and SP38-CU20-436 and also fixed in 11.38.25 with SP38-CU25-434 and SP38-CU25-438.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 2, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 30, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 30, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 2, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CommvaultCommvault | See advisory | 11.38.20 |
| Command Center Innovation Release | >= 11.38.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Commvault
11.38.20
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 30, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 30, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
May 2, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 2, 2025
Last updated
Nov 29, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://documentation.commvault.com/securityadvisories/CV_2025_04_1.html
- advisoryhttps://labs.watchtowr.com/fire-in-the-hole-were-breaching-the-vault-commvault-remote-code-execution-cve-2025-34028/
- advisoryhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/commvault-command-center-innovation-release-unauthenticated-install-package-path-traversal
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Commvault Command Center Innovation Release allows an unauthenticated actor to upload ZIP files that represent install packages that, when expanded by the target server, are vulnerable to path traversal vulnerability that can result in Remote Code Execution via malicious JSP.
Affected: Commvault; Command Center Innovation Release versions >= 11.38.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 30, 2025.
Yes. It was added on May 2, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of May 23, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Commvault 11.38.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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