PatchTheCVECVE-2025-64712: The unstructured library provides open-source components for ingesting and pre-processing images and text docu
CVE-2025-64712 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting unstructured. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The unstructured library provides open-source components for ingesting and pre-processing images and text documents, such as PDFs, HTML, Word docs, and many more. Prior to version 0.18.18, a path traversal vulnerability in the partition_msg function allows an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the filesystem when processing malicious MSG files with attachments. This issue has been patched in version 0.18.18.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-64712?
unstructured: upgrade to 0.18.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-64712 being exploited?
CVE-2025-64712 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-2025-64712 affect?
CVE-2025-64712 affects unstructured. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The unstructured library provides open-source components for ingesting and pre-processing images and text documents, such as PDFs, HTML, Word docs, and many more. Prior to version 0.18.18, a path traversal vulnerability in the partition_msg
How urgent is CVE-2025-64712?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action