CVE-2025-55988: An issue in the component /Controllers/RestController.php of DreamFactory Core v1.0.3 allows attackers to exec

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-55988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting dreamfactory core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the component /Controllers/RestController.php of DreamFactory Core v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via an unsanitized URI path.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dreamfactory

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-20 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dreamfactory dreamfactory core DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dreamfactory-core || rpm -q dreamfactory-core || dreamfactory-core --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dreamfactory-core sudo apt install dreamfactory-core=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold dreamfactory-core

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dreamfactory-core sudo dnf downgrade dreamfactory-core-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add dreamfactory-core

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.

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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-2025-55988?

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

Is CVE-2025-55988 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55988 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-2025-55988 affect?

CVE-2025-55988 affects dreamfactory core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An issue in the component /Controllers/RestController.php of DreamFactory Core v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via an unsanitized URI path.

How urgent is CVE-2025-55988?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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