CVE-2025-68472MindsDB Path Traversal
MindsDB has improper sanitation of filepath that leads to information disclosure and DOS
Published Jan 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-qqhf-pm3j-96g7, PYSEC-2026-90
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-68472 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting MindsDB.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 22, 2026. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including MindsDB 25.11.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Sep 22, 2026
253 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data. Prior to version 25.11.1, an unauthenticated path traversal in the file upload API lets any caller read arbitrary files from the server filesystem and move them into MindsDB’s storage, exposing sensitive data. The PUT handler in file.py directly joins user-controlled data into a filesystem path when the request body is JSON and source_type is not "url".
Only multipart uploads and URL-sourced uploads receive sanitization; JSON uploads lack any call to clear_filename or equivalent checks. This vulnerability is fixed in 25.11.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 22, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MindsDBMindsdb | < 25.11.1 | 25.11.1 |
Patched Releases
MindsDB
25.11.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 12, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 22, 2026
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
- CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2025-68472
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisorygithub.com · PYSEC-2026-90.yaml
- articlebluerock.io · CVE-2025-68472
FAQ
Common Questions.
MindsDB is a platform for building artificial intelligence from enterprise data.
Affected: MindsDB versions < 25.11.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 22, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
Fixed versions are available, including MindsDB 25.11.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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