#VU112043 Path traversal in Vite - CVE-2025-46565

Vulnerability identifier: #VU112043

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-46565

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vite
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Vite

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the contents of files in the project root that are denied by a file matching pattern can be returned to the browser. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vite: 4.5.0 - 6.3.3

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External links
https://github.com/vitejs/vite/commit/c22c43de612eebb6c182dd67850c24e4fab8cacb
https://github.com/vitejs/vite/security/advisories/GHSA-859w-5945-r5v3
https://github.com/vitejs/vite/security/advisories/GHSA-859w-5945-r5v3

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.