CVE-2025-26497: Malicious File Upload

Published Aug 22, 2025
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Updated

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (Flow Editor modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.This issue affects Tableau Server: before 2025.1.3, before 2024.2.12, before 2023.3.19.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Salesforce Tableau Server<2025.1.3, <2024.2.12, <2023.3.19
All of the following
Any of the following
Tableau Tableau Server<2023.3.19
Tableau Tableau Server>=2024.2<2024.2.12
Tableau Tableau Server>=2025.1<2025.1.3
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26497?

CVE-2025-26497 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for absolute path traversal and unrestricted file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26497?

To mitigate CVE-2025-26497, upgrade Tableau Server to version 2025.1.3, 2024.2.12, or 2023.3.19 or later.

3

What versions of Tableau Server are affected by CVE-2025-26497?

CVE-2025-26497 affects Tableau Server versions prior to 2025.1.3, 2024.2.12, and 2023.3.19.

4

What impact can CVE-2025-26497 have on my system?

CVE-2025-26497 can allow attackers to upload dangerous files leading to potential system compromise.

5

Can CVE-2025-26497 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-26497 can be exploited remotely by unauthorized users if left unpatched.

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