CVE-2025-1686: Versions of the package io.pebbletemplates:pebble from 0 and before 4.1.0 are vulnerable to External Control o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1686?

pebble templates: upgrade to 4.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1686 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1686 affect?

CVE-2025-1686 affects pebble templates. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Versions of the package io.pebbletemplates:pebble from 0 and before 4.1.0 are vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path via the include tag. A high privileged attacker can access sensitive local files by crafting malicious notific

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1686?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1686 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting pebble templates. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package io.pebbletemplates:pebble from 0 and before 4.1.0 are vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path via the include tag. A high privileged attacker can access sensitive local files by crafting malicious notification templates that leverage this tag to include files like /etc/passwd or /proc/1/environ. Workaround This vulnerability can be mitigated by disabling the include macro in Pebble Templates: java new Pebbl

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2025-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: pebbletemplates

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-27 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pebbletemplates pebble templates UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.0

Fixed in: 4.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pebble-templates || rpm -q pebble-templates || pebble-templates --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pebble-templates

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pebble-templates

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1686?

pebble templates: upgrade to 4.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1686 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1686 affect?

CVE-2025-1686 affects pebble templates. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Versions of the package io.pebbletemplates:pebble from 0 and before 4.1.0 are vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path via the include tag. A high privileged attacker can access sensitive local files by crafting malicious notific

How urgent is CVE-2025-1686?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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