CVE-2025-5321 — aim
CVE-2025-5321 is a CWE-264 vulnerability in aim. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
aimhubio aim run_view Object query.py RestrictedPythonQuery privilege escalation
Exploitation Status
Proof-of-concept exploit code exists
- CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.
Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2025-5321.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in aimhubio aim up to 3.29.1. This vulnerability affects the function RestrictedPythonQuery of the file /aim/storage/query.py of the component run_view Object Handler. The manipulation of the argument Abfrage leads to erweiterte Rechte. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | aim | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
aimaimstackDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for aim, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of aim for CVE-2025-5321. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2025-5321 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.