CVE-2025-54386
Traefik remote code execution
- Published1 Aug 2025
Description
Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. In versions 2.11.27 and below, 3.0.0 through 3.4.4 and 3.5.0-rc1, a path traversal vulnerability was discovered in WASM Traefik’s plugin installation mechanism. By supplying a maliciously crafted ZIP archive containing file paths with ../ sequences, an attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system outside of the intended plugin directory. This can lead to remote code execution (RCE), privilege escalation, persistence, or denial of service. This is fixed in versions 2.11.28, 3.4.5 and 3.5.0.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/traefik/plugin-service/pull/71
- https://github.com/traefik/plugin-service/pull/72
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/5ef853a0c53068f69a6c229a5815a0dc6e0a8800
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/pull/11911
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.11.28
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-q6gg-9f92-r9wg
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-54386 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-54386 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.11%.
How severe is CVE-2025-54386?
CVE-2025-54386 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-54386?
Affected products include Traefik.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54386?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Traefik 3.4.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.