CVE-2026-5535

FedML-AI FedML MQTT Message FileUtils.java path traversal

MEDIUM
5.4
CVSS Score
Published: April 5, 2026 at 02:00 AM UTC
Updated: July 24, 2026 at 08:20 PM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsFedmlFedML

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Severity
MEDIUM5.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in FedML-AI FedML up to 0.8.9. This impacts an unknown function of the file FileUtils.java of the component MQTT Message Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument dataSet results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 0.8.9
Affected range stops below 0.8.9, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (4)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355288
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355288/cti
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/782200
ExploitIssue TrackingMitigationThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/AnalogyC0de/public_exp/issues/25

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-22

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