CVE-2025-67442: EVE-NG 6.4.0-13-PRO is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

This month

HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-67442 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting eve-ng. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EVE-NG 6.4.0-13-PRO is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The /api/export interface allows authenticated users to export lab files. This interface lacks effective input validation and filtering when processing file path parameters submitted by users.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-12-19
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eve-ng

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-19 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eve-ng eve-ng DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4.0-13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0-13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eve-ng || rpm -q eve-ng || eve-ng --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.0-13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eve-ng sudo apt install eve-ng=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0-13> sudo apt-mark hold eve-ng

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

dnf --showduplicates list eve-ng sudo dnf downgrade eve-ng-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0-13> sudo dnf versionlock add eve-ng

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-2025-67442?

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

Is CVE-2025-67442 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67442 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-2025-67442 affect?

CVE-2025-67442 affects eve-ng. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). EVE-NG 6.4.0-13-PRO is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The /api/export interface allows authenticated users to export lab files. This interface lacks effective input validation and filtering when processing file path parameters submitted

How urgent is CVE-2025-67442?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

← Back to latest CVEs