CVE-2025-62356 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in all versions of the Qodo Qodo Gen Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs (CWE-22), allowing an attacker to manipulate file path parameters to access arbitrary files on the local filesystem. This can be done without any authentication or user interaction, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The vulnerability can be triggered directly by crafting malicious requests or indirectly through prompt injection techniques that trick the IDE into processing unauthorized file paths. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized disclosure of local files, which may include sensitive project data, configuration files, or credentials stored on the developer’s machine. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but poses a significant confidentiality risk. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the low complexity and lack of required privileges increase the likelihood of future exploitation. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 reflects the high confidentiality impact and ease of exploitation. No patches have been released at the time of publication, so organizations must rely on mitigations and monitoring until a fix is available.

For European organizations, this vulnerability presents a substantial risk of sensitive data exposure, particularly for software development firms and enterprises relying on Qodo Gen IDE for application development. Confidential project files, proprietary source code, and sensitive configuration or credential files could be accessed by attackers, potentially leading to intellectual property theft, leakage of trade secrets, or further compromise through information disclosure. The breach of confidentiality could also violate data protection regulations such as GDPR if personal or sensitive data is exposed. Since the vulnerability requires no authentication and no user interaction, it could be exploited by remote attackers scanning for vulnerable instances, increasing the attack surface. This could lead to reputational damage, financial loss, and regulatory penalties for affected organizations. The impact is primarily on confidentiality, with no direct effect on system integrity or availability.

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting network access to Qodo Gen IDE instances to trusted users and environments only, employing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure. Organizations should monitor logs for unusual file access patterns or unexpected requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. Until an official patch is released, developers should avoid opening untrusted projects or files within the IDE and consider running the IDE in a sandboxed environment to limit filesystem access. Input validation and sanitization of file path parameters should be implemented by the vendor in future updates to prevent traversal sequences. Organizations can also deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous file read activities. Regular backups and secure storage of sensitive files can reduce the impact of potential data leakage. Finally, organizations should maintain close communication with the vendor for timely patch releases and apply updates promptly once available.