CVE-2025-70952
Apache Pf4j Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
pf4j before 20c2f80 has a path traversal vulnerability in the extract() function of Unzip.java, where improper handling of zip entry names can allow directory traversal or Zip Slip attacks, due to a lack of proper path normalization and validation.
INFO
Published Date :
March 25, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 1, 2026, 1:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update pf4j to version 20c2f80 or later.
- Apply path normalization and validation to zip entries.
- Sanitize extracted file paths.
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-2025-70952.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/weaver4VD/410f23adb24ef5f5077f021f4393e705 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/commit/20c2f80089d1ea779e22c2de5f109a0bce4e1b14 | Patch |
| https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/618 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/623 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pf4j_project:pf4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.14.1 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gist.github.com/weaver4VD/410f23adb24ef5f5077f021f4393e705 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/commit/20c2f80089d1ea779e22c2de5f109a0bce4e1b14 Types: Patch Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/618 Types: Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/623 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pf4j before 20c2f80 has a path traversal vulnerability in the extract() function of Unzip.java, where improper handling of zip entry names can allow directory traversal or Zip Slip attacks, due to a lack of proper path normalization and validation. Added Reference https://gist.github.com/weaver4VD/410f23adb24ef5f5077f021f4393e705 Added Reference https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/commit/20c2f80089d1ea779e22c2de5f109a0bce4e1b14 Added Reference https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/618 Added Reference https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/623