CVE-2025-64152 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders and administrators of Apache IoTDB systems should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to a fixed version. This includes reviewing system configurations, monitoring for suspicious activity, and ensuring that all necessary patches are applied. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should be aware of the potential operational impacts and take necessary actions to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.

Why it matters

CVE-2025-64152 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Apache IoTDB that requires immediate attention from defenders and administrators. Affected systems should be upgraded to version 1.3.6 or 2.0.7 to prevent potential attacks.

• Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data
• Possible disruption of IoTDB services
• Need for verification of affected systems
• Priority for upgrading to a fixed version

Technical summary

The CVE-2025-64152 vulnerability in Apache IoTDB allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks. The issue affects Apache IoTDB versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.6. To fix the issue, users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6 or 2.0.7. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating a critical severity level. Defenders should be aware of the potential operational impacts, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of IoTDB services. Affected systems should be upgraded to a fixed version as soon as possible to prevent potential attacks.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade to Apache IoTDB version 1.3.6 or 2.0.7
• Review and update affected systems
• Monitor for potential attacks
• Verify the integrity of IoTDB services
• Assess exposure of Apache IoTDB systems
• Prioritize upgrading to a fixed version
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability. However, additional information from other sources is limited. Defenders should verify the affected versions of Apache IoTDB (1.0.0 to 1.3.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.6) and assess the exposure of their systems. The official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page are provided for further reference. Additional verification tasks include reviewing system configurations, monitoring for suspicious activity, and ensuring that all necessary patches are applied.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.