CVE-2025-0851 Path traversal issue in Deep Java Library
An attacker can write files to arbitrary locations via path traversal in DJL's unzip and untar utilities, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-0851?
CVE-2025-0851 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in AWS DeepJavaLibrary, published on 29 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal issue in ZipUtils.unzip and TarUtils.untar in Deep Java Library (DJL) on all platforms allows a bad actor to write files to arbitrary locations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0851?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ai.djl:api.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ai.djl:api Maven | All versions | 0.31.1 |
ai.djl:api Maven | All versions | 0.31.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2025-0851?
Upgrade ai.djl:api to 0.31.1 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-0851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jcrp-x7w3-ffmg.