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CVE-2025-66518

Apache Kyuubi path traversal

8.8 HIGHEPSS 1.00%
  1. Published5 Jan 2026

Description

Any client who can access to Apache Kyuubi Server via Kyuubi frontend protocols can bypass server-side config kyuubi.session.local.dir.allow.list and use local files which are not listed in the config. This issue affects Apache Kyuubi: from 1.6.0 through 1.10.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.3 or upper, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Kyuubi≥ 1.6.0 < 1.10.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Kyuubi≥ 1.10.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-66518 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-66518 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.00%.

How severe is CVE-2025-66518?

CVE-2025-66518 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-66518?

Affected products include Apache Kyuubi.

How do I fix CVE-2025-66518?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Kyuubi 1.10.3 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.