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CVE-2025-40889: Path traversal in Time Machine functionality in Guardian/CMC before 25.2.0
- Severity: high (CVSS 8.1 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2025-10-07 · updated 2026-10-18
- Weakness: CWE-22
Description
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the Time Machine functionality due to missing validation of two input parameters. An authenticated user with limited privileges, by issuing a specifically-crafted request, can potentially alter the structure and content of files in the /data folder, and/or affect their availability.
Affected products
- Nozomi Networks CMC: before 25.2.0 — fixed in 25.2.0
- Nozomi Networks Guardian: before 25.2.0 — fixed in 25.2.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Nozomi Networks CMC 25.2.0; Nozomi Networks Guardian 25.2.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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