CVE-2025-40898: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the Import Arc data archive functionality due to insufficient validation of the input file. An authenticated user with limited privileges, by uploading a specifically-crafted Arc data archive, can potentially write arbitrary files in arbitrary paths, altering the device configuration and/or affecting its availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) arises from insufficient validation of input files in the Import Arc data archive functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with limited privileges can exploit this by uploading a crafted archive to perform path traversal, enabling arbitrary file writes outside intended directories. This can alter device configuration or disrupt availability. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.2, indicating high severity. The affected version is exactly version 0. No patch or remediation details are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited authenticated access can write arbitrary files to arbitrary paths on the device, potentially modifying device configuration or affecting its availability. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes or denial of service conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the Import Arc data archive functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
CVE-2025-40898: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
Description
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the Import Arc data archive functionality due to insufficient validation of the input file. An authenticated user with limited privileges, by uploading a specifically-crafted Arc data archive, can potentially write arbitrary files in arbitrary paths, altering the device configuration and/or affecting its availability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) arises from insufficient validation of input files in the Import Arc data archive functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with limited privileges can exploit this by uploading a crafted archive to perform path traversal, enabling arbitrary file writes outside intended directories. This can alter device configuration or disrupt availability. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.2, indicating high severity. The affected version is exactly version 0. No patch or remediation details are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited authenticated access can write arbitrary files to arbitrary paths on the device, potentially modifying device configuration or affecting its availability. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes or denial of service conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the Import Arc data archive functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:04:35.922Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694401044eb3efac3688609a
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 13:26:28 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:09:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 242
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