CVE-2026-5535
MEDIUMFedML-AI FedML MQTT Message FileUtils.java path traversal
Title source: cnaDescription
A security flaw has been discovered in FedML-AI FedML up to 0.8.9. This impacts an unknown function of the file FileUtils.java of the component MQTT Message Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument dataSet results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry
technical-description
VDB-355288 | FedML-AI FedML MQTT Message FileUtils.java path traversal
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355288
Signature, Permissions Required signature
permissions-required
VDB-355288 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355288/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #782200 | FedML-AI FedML <=0.8.9 Path Traversal
https://vuldb.com/submit/782200
Exploit exploit
issue-tracking
https://github.com/AnalogyC0de/public_exp/issues/25
Scores
CVSS v3
4.3
EPSS
0.0053
EPSS Percentile
40.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-22
Status
published
Products (11)
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.0
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.1
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.2
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.3
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.4
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.5
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.6
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.7
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.8
FedML-AI/FedML
0.8.9
... and 1 more
Published
Apr 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Apr 05, 2026