What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-55523?

CVE-2025-55523 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Agent Zero are affected by CVE-2025-55523?

CVE-2025-55523 is a low-severity vulnerability in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero involving path traversal (CVSS 3.5).

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-55523?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-55523. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-55523?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify path traversal controls are in place.

Agent Zero CVE-2025-55523

LOW

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-08-21 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Agent Zero

3.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.5 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:08 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 08, 2026 - 14:28 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 21, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

LOW 3.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

An issue in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero v0.8.* allows attackers to execute a directory traversal. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. An issue in the component /api/download_work_dir_file.py of Agent-Zero v0.8.* allows attackers to execute a directory traversal. Affected products include: Agent-Zero.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.