AimApplication · Aimstack
CVE-2025-5321
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 · uneditedA vulnerability classified as critical was found in aimhubio aim up to 3.29.1. This vulnerability affects the function RestrictedPythonQuery of the file /aim/storage/query.py of the component run_view Object Handler. The manipulation of the argument Abfrage leads to erweiterte Rechte. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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 critical privilege escalation vulnerability exists in aimhubio aim (versions up to 3.29.1) within the RestrictedPythonQuery function in /aim/storage/query.py. The run_view Object Handler improperly handles the 'Abfrage' argument, allowing remote attackers to manipulate this input to gain elevated/extended privileges beyond their assigned permissions.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
AimApplication
<= 3.29.1CVSS 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
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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 Aim installation and versionRun 'pip show aim' or check your package manager to get the installed version of aimhubio aim. Compare the version number to the affected range (<= 3.29.1).Affected if The installed version is 3.29.1 or lower.
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Locate the vulnerable query.py fileFind the file /aim/storage/query.py in your Aim installation directory. This file contains the RestrictedPythonQuery function that contains the vulnerability.Affected if The file exists in your installation and the RestrictedPythonQuery function is present.
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Verify web/API exposure of RestrictedPythonQueryCheck your Aim web interface or API endpoints that utilize the RestrictedPythonQuery function. Look for any endpoints that accept an 'Abfrage' parameter in requests.Affected if Endpoints handling the 'Abfrage' argument are accessible without proper authorization controls.
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Check user permission enforcementReview the authorization logic in the run_view Object Handler. Test whether low-privilege users can manipulate the 'Abfrage' argument to access data or functions outside their assigned permissions.Affected if Users can elevate privileges or access data beyond their assigned permission level through the 'Abfrage' parameter.
You are affected if Aim version 3.29.1 or lower is installed and the RestrictedPythonQuery function with 'Abfrage' argument handling is exposed without proper authorization checks.
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.
From vendor dataImplement strict input validation on the 'Abfrage' argument and enforce proper authorization checks within the RestrictedPythonQuery function to ensure users can only access data permitted by their actual privilege level.
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