DreamFactory saveZipFile Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

November 26th, 2025
ZDI-25-1024 ZDI-CAN-26589

CVE ID

CVE-2025-13700

CVSS Score

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

Affected Vendors

DreamFactory

Affected Products

DreamFactory

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DreamFactory. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the saveZipFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

DreamFactory has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/dreamfactorysoftware/df-core/commit/404a1783927f95999c71a0ff8f14130d385087fb

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-05-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-11-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-11-26 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Catalin Iovita, David Bors, Alexandru Postolache

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