Path Traversal in Servicestack

CVE-2025-6445

ServiceStack FindType Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ServiceStack. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the FindType method. 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 process. Was ZDI-CAN-25837.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.011 (63.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6445?
CVE-2025-6445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Servicestack, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2025-06-25.
How severe is CVE-2025-6445?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-6445 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.