First published: Tue Mar 18 2025(Updated: )
NI FlexLogger usiReg URI File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of NI FlexLogger. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of URI files by the usiReg component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21805.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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National Instruments FlexLogger | ||
National Instruments FlexLogger |
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CVE-2025-2449 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To remediate CVE-2025-2449, ensure that you apply the latest patches provided by NI FlexLogger.
Exploiting CVE-2025-2449 allows attackers to create arbitrary files on the affected installations, posing severe security risks.
Yes, CVE-2025-2449 requires user interaction for exploitation, making it dependent on a user's action to trigger the attack.
CVE-2025-2449 specifically affects NI FlexLogger installations without the necessary security updates.