HIGH
CVE-2025-70952
Published: March 25, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.2th
Official Description
pf4j before 20c2f80 has a path traversal vulnerability in the extract() function of Unzip.java, where improper handling of zip entry names can allow directory traversal or Zip Slip attacks, due to a lack of proper path normalization and validation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-70952 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
pf4j_project1 product
pf4j
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://gist.github.com/weaver4VD/410f23adb24ef5f5077f021f4393e705Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/618Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/623Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-70952
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.06%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 25, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-70952 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.