CVE-2025-24494
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedPath traversal may allow remote code execution using privileged account (requires device admin account, cannot be performed by a regular user). In combination with the 'Upload' functionality this could be used to execute an arbitrary script or possibly an uploaded binary. Remediation in Version 6.7.0, release date: 20-Oct-24.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA path traversal vulnerability in the device's file upload functionality allows authenticated administrators to write files outside the intended directory, leading to remote code execution via arbitrary script or binary placement. The attack requires a privileged device admin account, making it inaccessible to regular users.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the affected device or productDetermine the manufacturer, model, and product name of the device exhibiting the vulnerability. Consult vendor security advisories or NIST NVD CVE-2025-24494 for product-specific details if not already known.Affected if The device has a file upload feature and matches a product affected by this CVE.
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Check the installed firmware or software versionAccess the device admin interface or use CLI commands such as 'show version', 'system info', or the web UI about/page to retrieve the current firmware or software version.Affected if The installed version is lower than 6.7.0 (the fixed version).
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Verify file upload functionality is enabledLocate and inspect the file upload or firmware upload section in the device admin interface, or review configuration files that enable or disable upload features.Affected if File upload functionality is present and accessible to admin accounts.
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Review admin account access controlsInspect the user management or administrator accounts section to confirm which accounts have privileged upload access. Check for any unexpected or unauthorized admin accounts.Affected if Multiple admin accounts exist or the account with upload privileges may have been compromised.
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Audit recent file upload activityReview system logs, access logs, or audit trails for file upload events. Look for uploads to unexpected directories, unusual file types, or uploads occurring at unusual times.Affected if Logs show file uploads to directories outside the intended upload folder, or suspicious upload patterns.
You are affected if the device runs a version lower than 6.7.0, has file upload functionality accessible to admin accounts, and an attacker with admin access could exploit the path traversal to write files outside the intended directory.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedUpgrade to Version 6.7.0 or later. Until then, restrict admin account access and monitor for suspicious upload activity.
Version 6.7.0
- 1. Identify the current installed version of the Keysight/Ixia product (e.g., IxNetwork)
- 2. If the current version is earlier than 6.7.0, plan for upgrade to Version 6.7.0
- 3. Back up all current configurations and test data according to standard backup procedures
- 4. Obtain the Version 6.7.0 installer from the official Keysight/Ixia support portal (support.ixiacom.com or www.keysight.com)
- 5. Apply the upgrade following the vendor's standard upgrade procedure for this product line
- 6. Verify that the installation completed successfully and the version shows 6.7.0
- 7. Test the 'Upload' functionality to confirm it works correctly post-upgrade
- 8. Validate that the path traversal vulnerability is no longer present
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2025-24494 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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