CVE-2025-62353
Windsurf IDE Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in all versions of the Windsurf IDE enables a threat actor to read and write arbitrary local files in and outside of current projects on an end user’s system. The vulnerability can be reached directly and through indirect prompt injection.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 17, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c |
Solution
- Update Windsurf IDE to the latest version.
- Restrict file access to authorized locations.
- Validate all user-supplied file paths.
- Sanitize inputs to prevent injection.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-62353.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://hiddenlayer.com/sai_security_advisor/2025-10-windsurf/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Windsurf, Description: Una vulnerabilidad de salto de ruta en todas las versiones del IDE Windsurf permite a un actor de amenaza leer y escribir archivos locales arbitrarios dentro y fuera de los proyectos actuales en el sistema de un usuario final. La vulnerabilidad puede ser alcanzada directamente y a través de inyección indirecta de prompts. -
CVE Modified by 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Windsurf', 'product': 'Windsurf', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '*'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-62353', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-10-17T15:49:04.843947Z'} -
New CVE Received by 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Oct. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal vulnerability in all versions of the Windsurf IDE enables a threat actor to read and write arbitrary local files in and outside of current projects on an end user’s system. The vulnerability can be reached directly and through indirect prompt injection. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://hiddenlayer.com/sai_security_advisor/2025-10-windsurf/