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FedML-AI FedML MQTT Message FileUtils.java path traversal

Type: advisorySources: OSV

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.

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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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CVEs
CVE-2026-5535
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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Updated in this feed
5 Nov 2026, 16:19 UTC · Revision 1

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FedML-AI FedML MQTT Message FileUtils.java path traversal

core-osv · Original source

Published 5 Apr 2026, 02:00 UTC

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.

osv:CVE-2026-5535
Complete source record
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