# CVE-2025-58438: internetarchive: internetarchive is a Python and Command-Line Interface to Archive.org In versions 5.5.0 and below, there is a directo...

CVE-2025-58438 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by internetarchive 1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, released September 6, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-58438
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0160
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 6, 2025

## Description

internetarchive is a Python and Command-Line Interface to Archive.org In versions 5.5.0 and below, there is a directory traversal (path traversal) vulnerability in the File.download() method of the internetarchive library. The file.download() method does not properly sanitize user-supplied filenames or validate the final download path. A maliciously crafted filename could contain path traversal sequences (e.g., ../../../../windows/system32/file.txt) or illegal characters that, when processed, would cause the file to be written outside of the intended target directory. An attacker could potentially overwrite critical system files or application configuration files, leading to a denial of service, privilege escalation, or remote code execution, depending on the context in which the library is used.  The vulnerability is particularly critical for users on Windows systems, but all operating systems are affected. This issue is fixed in version 5.5.1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | internetarchive Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [internetarchive 1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-internetarchive-1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | internetarchive Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1 | [internetarchive 1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-internetarchive-1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | internetarchive Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [internetarchive 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-internetarchive-3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | internetarchive Ubuntu 25.10 (questing) | 5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1 | [internetarchive 5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-questing-internetarchive-5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | python-internetarchive Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 1.9.9-1+deb11u1 | [DLA-4314-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dla-4314-1.md) | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Linux | python-internetarchive Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.3.0-2~deb12u1 | [DSA-6035-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dsa-6035-1.md) | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Linux | python-internetarchive Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.4.0-2~deb13u1 | [DSA-6035-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dsa-6035-1.md) | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Linux | python-internetarchive Debian 14 | 5.5.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-58438](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-58438.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | python3-internetarchive Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-internetarchive 1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-internetarchive-1.9.0-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | python3-internetarchive Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1 | [python3-internetarchive 1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-python3-internetarchive-1.9.9-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | python3-internetarchive Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-internetarchive 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-python3-internetarchive-3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Linux | python3-internetarchive Ubuntu 25.10 (questing) | 5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1 | [python3-internetarchive 5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-questing-python3-internetarchive-5.4.0-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 6, 2025 |

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