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CVE-2025-67030

8.8
High
EPSS 0.66%Patch availableMar 28, 2026

Directory Traversal in plexus-utils Expand allows arbitrary code execution.

common questions

Is CVE-2025-67030 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2025-67030 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2025-67030?

CVE-2025-67030 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-67030?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2025-67030. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2025-67030 affect?

CVE-2025-67030 affects plexus-utils library, org.codehaus.plexus.util.Expand, Java apps relying on plexus-utils. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2025-67030?

Upgrade to patched plexus-utils; revalidate builds

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
plexus-utils libraryorg.codehaus.plexus.util.ExpandJava apps relying on plexus-utils
impact

Remote code execution via directory traversal in Expand when handling archives, enabling arbitrary commands.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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