CVE-2025-6237: Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Deletion in invoke-ai/invokeai

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.0)
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: 2025-09-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-73

Description

A vulnerability in invokeai version v6.0.0a1 and below allows attackers to perform path traversal and arbitrary file deletion via the GET /api/v1/images/download/{bulk_download_item_name} endpoint. By manipulating the filename arguments, attackers can read and delete any files on the server, including critical system files such as SSH keys, databases, and configuration files. This vulnerability results in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Affected products

invoke-ai/invokeai: through latest

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/54ac9589-7c88-4fd4-8512-8b2f19fbaedf
https://huntr.com/bounties/54ac9589-7c88-4fd4-8512-8b2f19fbaedf

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