CVE-2025-14728: Rapid7 Velociraptor Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Rapid7 Velociraptor versions before 0.75.6 contain a directory traversal issue on Linux servers that allows a rogue client to upload a file which is written outside the datastore directory. Velociraptor is normally only allowed to write in the datastore directory. The issue occurs due to insufficient sanitization of directory names which end with a ".", only encoding the final "." AS "%2E".
Although files can be written to incorrect locations, the containing directory must end with "%2E". This limits the impact of this vulnerability, and prevents it from overwriting critical files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-14728?
CVE-2025-14728 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14728?
To fix CVE-2025-14728, upgrade Rapid7 Velociraptor to version 0.75.6 or later.
Which versions of Rapid7 Velociraptor are affected by CVE-2025-14728?
CVE-2025-14728 affects all versions of Rapid7 Velociraptor prior to 0.75.6.
What impact does CVE-2025-14728 have on Linux servers?
CVE-2025-14728 allows a rogue client to exploit a directory traversal issue, enabling file uploads outside the datastore directory on Linux servers.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-14728 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-14728; upgrading to the latest version is recommended for protection.