MLflow has a Local File Read/Path Traversal in dbfs
A path traversal vulnerability exists in mlflow/mlflow version 2.15.1. When users configure and use the dbfs service, concatenating the URL directly into the file protocol results in an arbitrary file read vulnerability. This issue occurs because only the path part of the URL is checked, while parts such as query and parameters are not handled. The vulnerability is triggered if the user has configured the dbfs service, and during usage, the service is mounted to a local directory.
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | mlflow | < 2.17.0rc0 | 2.17.0rc0 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8859
- https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/7791b8cdd595f21b5f179c7b17e4b5eb5cbbe654
- https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow
- https://huntr.com/bounties/2259b88b-a0c6-4c7c-b434-6aacf6056dcb
- https://pypi.org/project/mlflow
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4rqf-8pfm-p36r
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22, CWE-29- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
mlflow- Disclosed
- 20.03.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-4rqf-8pfm-p36r - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1638 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: mlflow
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 82
- First → latest
- 02.2022 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 18
- Exploited in attacks
- 1
Severity breakdown
- Critical 20
- High 48
- Medium 13
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 22
- 2024: 24
- 2025: 8
- 2026: 27
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