CVE-2025-9118: Dataform Path Traversal

Published Aug 25, 2025
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability in the NPM package installation process of Google Cloud Dataform allows a remote attacker to read and write files in other customers' repositories via a maliciously crafted package.json file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Cloud Dataform

Event History

Aug 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·05:32 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9118?

CVE-2025-9118 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9118?

To mitigate CVE-2025-9118, ensure all package.json files in your repositories are from trusted sources and validate their contents.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-9118?

CVE-2025-9118 allows attackers to exploit path traversal to read and write files in affected customers' repositories.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9118?

All users of Google Cloud Dataform that leverage NPM package installations may be affected by CVE-2025-9118.

5

When was CVE-2025-9118 disclosed?

CVE-2025-9118 was disclosed in 2025 and has since been a significant concern for users of Google Cloud Dataform.

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