The keras.utils.get_file API in Keras, when used with the extract=True option for tar archives, is vulnerable to a path traversal attack. The utility uses Python's tarfile.extractall function without the filter="data" feature. A remote attacker can craft a malicious tar archive containing special symlinks, which, when extracted, allows them to write arbitrary files to any location on the filesystem outside of the intended destination folder. This vulnerability is linked to the underlying Python tarfile weakness, identified as CVE-2025-4517. Note that upgrading Python to one of the versions that fix CVE-2025-4517 (e.g. Python 3.13.4) is not enough. One additionally needs to upgrade Keras to a version with the fix (Keras 3.12).
CVE-2025-12060
HIGHNVD 8.98.9—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This high-severity CVE scores 8.9 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 0.1%, top 72% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
8.9
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 1%CVSS: 8.9Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- 8.9
- EG Score
- 8.9(medium)
- EPSS
- 44.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 30, 2025
Last Modified
April 15, 2026
References (2)
- cve-coordination@googlehttps://github.com/keras-team/keras/pull/21760
- cve-coordination@googlehttps://github.com/keras-team/keras/security/advisories/GHSA-hjqc-jx6g-rwp9
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-12060(3)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
- RHSA-2026:5807Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: RHOAI 2.16.4 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
- RHSA-2025:23531Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: RHOAI 2.25.1 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
- RHSA-2025:22759Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: RHOAI 2.22.3 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
Additional Vendor Advisories
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2025-12060?
CVE-2025-12060 is a high vulnerability published on October 30, 2025. The keras.utils.get_file API in Keras, when used with the extract=True option for tar archives, is vulnerable to a path traversal attack. The utility uses Python's tarfile.extractall function without the filter="data" feature. A remote attacker can craft a malicious tar archive containing special…
When was CVE-2025-12060 disclosed?
CVE-2025-12060 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 30, 2025, with the most recent update on April 15, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2025-12060 actively exploited?
CVE-2025-12060 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 44.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-12060?
CVE-2025-12060 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.9 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2025-12060?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2025-12060, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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