Productivity Suite: Relative Path Traversal
CVE-2025-62498 is a high-severity relative path traversal vulnerability in Productivity Suite from AutomationDirect, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Productivity Suite versions: SW V4.2.1.9 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Productivity 1000 P1-540 CPU to SW v4.4.1.19 or a later version.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutomationDirect | Productivity Suite | SW V4.2.1.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 3000 P3-622 CPU | SW V4.2.1.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 3000 P3-550E CPU | SW V4.2.1.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 3000 P3-530 CPU | SW v4.4.1.19 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 2000 P2-622 CPU | SW v4.4.1.19 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 2000 P2-550 CPU | SW v4.4.1.19 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 1000 P1-550 CPU | SW v4.4.1.19 and earlier | Not stated |
| AutomationDirect | Productivity 1000 P1-540 CPU | before SW v4.4.1.19 | SW v4.4.1.19 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (hq.dhs.gov).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.6 | High | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
Official description
A relative path traversal (ZipSlip) vulnerability was discovered in Productivity Suite software version 4.4.1.19. The vulnerability allows an attacker who can tamper with a productivity project to execute arbitrary code on the machine where the project is opened.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Relative Path Traversal
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as.. that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in Productivity Suite
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- 10.0 Critical severity
Recent Relative Path Traversal vulnerabilities
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