CVE-2025-65799: Github.com/usememos/memos Memos Lacks File Name Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qgjp-5g5x-vhq2
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-73
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-65799 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) memos lacks file name validation vulnerability (CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path) affecting Github.com/usememos/memos libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves memos lacks file name validation or verification. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.25.3.

CVE-2025-65799 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-65799
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qgjp-5g5x-vhq2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Affected Product Github.com/usememos/memos
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-65799

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/usememos/memos dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/usememos/memos fixed: 0.25.3 
Upgrade github.com/usememos/memos to 0.25.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-65799, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/usememos/memos:

inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/usememos/memos in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.25.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path, where the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. In Github.com/usememos/memos, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A lack of file name validation or verification in the Attachment service of usememos memos v0.25.2 allows attackers to execute a path traversal.

CVE-2025-65799 Affected Github.com/usememos/memos Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.25.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/usememos/memos
golang/github.com/usememos/memos
Go
< 0.25.3
0.25.3

References

NVD — CVE-2025-65799 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-65799
Github.com/usememos/memos Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/usememos/memos/pull/5218
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/5f57f48673e2054f404b2c5b497a8eaa3690591d
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qgjp-5g5x-vhq2
Github.com/usememos/memos Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/usememos/memos
Github.com/usememos/memos Security Information SECURITY
https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2025-0056
memos.com WEB
http://memos.com
usememos.com WEB
http://usememos.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65799?
CVE-2025-65799 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/usememos/memos involving memos lacks file name validation or verification under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Which Github.com/usememos/memos versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.25.3 across affected packages: github.com/usememos/memos.
What version fixes CVE-2025-65799?
Upgrading to 0.25.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/usememos/memos affected?
Yes, github.com/usememos/memos is affected in releases prior to 0.25.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.25.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-65799?
CVE-2025-65799 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-65799?
CVE-2025-65799 is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path (The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-65799?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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