CVE-2025-55523

Name: CVE-2025-55523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-21T18:15:34.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-55523 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero v0.8.* allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero v0.8.* allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Agent-Zero	Agent-Zero	>= 0.8, <= 0.9.4

References

https://github.com/agent0ai/agent-zero/issues/687Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/frdel/agent-zero/blob/v0.8.7/python/api/download_work_dir_file.pyProduct
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-6166Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55523?

An issue in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero v0.8.* allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.

How severe is CVE-2025-55523?

CVE-2025-55523 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55523?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST