CVE-2025-51463: Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-51463?

aim: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-51463 being exploited?

CVE-2025-51463 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-2025-51463 affect?

CVE-2025-51463 affects aim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's filesystem via a crafted backup tar file submitted to the run_instruction API, which is extracted without path validation

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-51463?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.0REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-51463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting aim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's filesystem via a crafted backup tar file submitted to the run_instruction API, which is extracted without path validation during restoration.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aimstack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-22 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aimstack aim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.28.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.28.0

1. Check installed version

pip show aim

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.28.0

pip index versions aim pip install "aim<3.28.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-51463?

aim: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-51463 being exploited?

CVE-2025-51463 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-2025-51463 affect?

CVE-2025-51463 affects aim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's filesystem via a crafted backup tar file submitted to the run_instruction API, which is extracted without path validation

How urgent is CVE-2025-51463?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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