MLflow Tracking Server Model Creation Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
MLflow Tracking Server Model Creation Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MLflow Tracking Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of model file paths. 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 service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26921.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | mlflow | < 2.22.4, >= 3.0.0rc0, < 3.0.0 | 2.22.4, 3.0.0 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11201
- https://github.com/B-Step62/mlflow/commit/2e02bc7bb70df243e6eb792689d9b8eba0013161
- https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/5f98ff98659dddb188591ecf6b10a4e276a0dba7
- https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/e7dc0574fa3459e0003cfeb68d4e4a625491f03d
- https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-931
- https://pypi.org/project/mlflow
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5cvj-7rg6-jggj
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
mlflow- Disclosed
- 29.10.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5cvj-7rg6-jggj - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1640 - 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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