CVE-2025-52451: Input Validation

Published Aug 22, 2025
·
Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (tabdoc api - create-data-source-from-file-upload 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·08:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 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-2025-52451?

CVE-2025-52451 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for absolute path traversal leading to unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52451?

To fix CVE-2025-52451, upgrade your Salesforce Tableau Server to version 2025.1.3, 2024.2.12, or later to ensure proper input validation.

3

Which versions of Tableau Server are affected by CVE-2025-52451?

CVE-2025-52451 affects Salesforce Tableau Server versions before 2025.1.3, 2024.2.12, and 2023.3.19.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-52451?

CVE-2025-52451 is an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for absolute path traversal.

5

Can CVE-2025-52451 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-52451 can be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to the Tableau Server's upload functionality.

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