Vulnerability Description
Tiny-Scientist is a lightweight framework for automating the entire lifecycle of scientific research—from ideation to implementation, writing, and review. In versions 0.1.1 and below, a critical path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the review_paper function in backend/app.py. The vulnerability allows malicious users to access arbitrary PDF files on the server by providing crafted file paths that bypass the intended security restrictions. This vulnerability allows attackers to: read any PDF file accessible to the server process, potentially access sensitive documents outside the intended directory and perform reconnaissance on the server's file system structure. This issue does not currently have a fix.
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FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55149?
CVE-2025-55149 is a documented vulnerability. Tiny-Scientist is a lightweight framework for automating the entire lifecycle of scientific research—from ideation to implementation, writing, and review. In versions 0.1.1 and below, a critical path ...
How severe is CVE-2025-55149?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-55149. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.