Path traversal in NI FlexLogger



Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-2449
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FlexLogger
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor National Instruments

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU105801

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2449

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the parsing of URI files by the usiReg component. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and create arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

FlexLogger: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-146/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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