clearml is vulnerable to Path Traversal through its `safe_extract` function
A vulnerability in clearml versions before 2.0.2 allows for path traversal due to improper handling of symbolic and hard links in the safe_extract function. This flaw can lead to arbitrary file writes outside the intended directory, potentially resulting in remote code execution if critical files are overwritten.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | clearml | < 2.0.2 | 2.0.2 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8917
- https://github.com/clearml/clearml/commit/64fb2bcbdbb87a74af90dd723d5ef4a99fceeb73
- https://github.com/clearml/clearml
- https://huntr.com/bounties/588fcdd1-fea4-4cc2-a9f8-851701dcb576
- https://pypi.org/project/clearml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-579p-qf78-fqm2
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
clearml- Disclosed
- 05.10.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1255 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-579p-qf78-fqm2 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: clearml
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
- 4
- First → latest
- 02.2024 10.2025
- Without a fix
- 3
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 3
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 0
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