Path Traversal Vulnerability in RustFS Distributed Object Storage
CVE-2025-68705

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rustfs

Status
Rustfs
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-68705?

RustFS, a distributed object storage system, is vulnerable to path traversal in versions from 1.0.0-alpha.13 to 1.0.0-alpha.78. The flaw resides in the /rustfs/rpc/read_file_stream endpoint, potentially allowing attackers to access restricted directories or files unintentionally. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 1.0.0-alpha.79, which users are urged to upgrade to in order to enhance system security and protect sensitive data. For further details, refer to the security advisory and associated commit.

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Affected Version(s)

rustfs >= 1.0.0-alpha.13, < 1.0.0-alpha.79

References

https://github.com/rustfs/rustfs/security/advisories/GHSA...
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https://github.com/rustfs/rustfs/commit/ab752458ce431c639...
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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