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CVE-2025-6237:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-6237) was discovered in invokeai version v6.0.0a1 and below. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform path traversal and arbitrary file deletion via the GET /api/v1/images/download/{bulkdownloaditem_name} endpoint. This vulnerability was disclosed on September 18, 2025 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate filename arguments in the GET /api/v1/images/download/{bulkdownloaditem_name} endpoint, leading to path traversal and arbitrary file deletion capabilities. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) (NVD, Huntr).
Impact
The vulnerability results in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Attackers can read and delete any files on the server, including critical system files such as SSH keys, databases, and configuration files (NVD).
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