CVE-2025-13699
mariadb: MariaDB: mariadb-dump utility vulnerable to remote code execution via improper path validation
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 27, 2025
Updated · November 2, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in MariaDB. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations via improper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations in the mariadb-dump utility, requiring user interaction.
Statement
This vulnerability in MariaDB's mariadb-dump utility allows for remote code execution due to improper validation of user-supplied paths. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically with the mariadb-dump utility, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory