CVE-2025-58959 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in AmentoTech's Taskbot software, affecting versions up to and including 6.4. The flaw arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths to access directories outside the intended restricted scope. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L) and requires low privileges (PR:L), but no user interaction (UI:N) is needed. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component. The confidentiality impact is high (C:H), indicating potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files. Integrity and availability impacts are low (I:L, A:L), suggesting limited ability to modify data or disrupt service. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the nature of path traversal attacks, which can lead to unauthorized data access or information leakage. Taskbot is an automation tool used for task scheduling and execution, and exploitation could allow attackers to read sensitive configuration files or credentials stored on the system. The vulnerability was reserved in early September 2025 and published in October 2025, with no patch links currently available, indicating that remediation may still be pending or in progress.

For European organizations, the primary impact is unauthorized access to sensitive files and data due to the path traversal vulnerability. This can lead to data breaches, exposure of confidential information, and potential compliance violations under regulations such as GDPR. The ability to exploit remotely with low privileges and no user interaction increases the risk of widespread exploitation in enterprise environments. Although integrity and availability impacts are low, the confidentiality breach alone can result in significant reputational damage and financial penalties. Organizations relying on Taskbot for automation in critical infrastructure, finance, healthcare, or government sectors are particularly at risk. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the vulnerability’s characteristics suggest it could be weaponized quickly once exploit code becomes available.

1. Monitor AmentoTech’s official channels closely for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-58959 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict Taskbot’s file system permissions to the minimum necessary, preventing access to sensitive directories outside its operational scope. 3. Implement application-level input validation and sanitization to detect and block suspicious pathname inputs that attempt directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../). 4. Employ network-level controls such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems configured to detect anomalous Taskbot traffic patterns or path traversal attempts. 5. Conduct regular audits of Taskbot logs and system file access to identify unusual or unauthorized file reads. 6. Segment Taskbot servers from critical data stores to limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs. 7. Educate system administrators and security teams about the vulnerability and recommended defensive measures to ensure rapid response capability.