Tableau Server
CVE-2025-26498
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (establish-connection-no-undo modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.1.3, before. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (establish-connection-no-undo modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.1.3, before 2024.2.12, before 2023.3.19. Affected products include: Tableau Tableau Server. Version information: before 2025.1.3.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Salesforce Tableau Server on Windows, Linux (establish-connection-no-undo modules) allows Absolute Path Traversal.This issue affects Tableau Server: before 2025.1.3, before 2024.2.12, before 2023.3.19.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-26498 presents moderate security risk, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Restrict file upload functionality via WAF; (2) Implement allowlist-based file type validation; (3) Use chroot/containerization to limit filesystem access.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
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EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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