CVE-2025-62353 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A path traversal vulnerability in all versions of the Windsurf IDE enables a threat actor to read and write arbitrary local files in and outside of current projects on an end user’s system. The vulnerability can be reached directly and through indirect prompt injection.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://hiddenlayer.com/sai_security_advisor/2025-10-windsurf/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-62353?

CVE-2025-62353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A path traversal vulnerability in all versions of the Windsurf IDE enables a threat actor to read and write arbitrary local files in and outside of current projects on an end user’s system. The vulner...

How severe is CVE-2025-62353?

CVE-2025-62353 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-62353?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.