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. 17, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-62353
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-62353 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-62353
weaknesses.
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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/