CVE-2025-67030 Codehaus Plexus CVE debrief

Who should care

This vulnerability affects users of Plexus-Utils, particularly those using versions before 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642. Developers and administrators should review their dependencies and update to the latest version to mitigate the risk. Red Hat users may also be affected, as indicated by multiple RHSA errata references.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a directory traversal issue in the extractFile method of org.codehaus.plexus.util.Expand. This method does not properly sanitize input, allowing an attacker to traverse the directory structure and potentially execute arbitrary code. The issue is addressed in commit 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642. Multiple references, including GitHub issues and Red Hat errata, provide additional context and mitigation strategies.

Defensive priority

This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical severity level. Immediate attention is required to mitigate the risk of arbitrary code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and update Plexus-Utils to version 6d780b3378829318ba5c2d29547e0012d5b29642 or later.
• Check dependencies and inventory for affected versions.
• Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor or community.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls.
• Review and implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide official information on the vulnerability. Multiple references, including GitHub issues and Red Hat errata, offer additional context and mitigation strategies. However, the exact scope of affected systems and potential attack vectors may require further investigation.

Official resources