Relative File Path Directory Traversal Vulnerability using USIReg

Overview

There is a relative file path directory traversal vulnerability in the USI Registration tool for DataPlugins (USIReg.exe) used by NI software that may result in arbitrary code execution.  The USI Registration tool is used to install DataPlugins for use by other NI Software.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .uri file.    

 

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-2449.

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Mitigation Guidance

NI recommends upgrading the affected software to mitigate these vulnerabilities.  USIReg.exe is a shared component, so upgrading/installing any one of the listed software will include the fix for all.  Refer to the Affected Products section for information on upgrading.  These issues are not exploitable remotely. 

Affected Products

 

CVSS Score

CVE-2025-2449 – 7.8 - CVSS:3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVE-2025-2449 – 8.5 - CVSS:4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Further Information

At NI, we view the security of our products as an important part of our commitment to our customers.  Go to ni.com/security to stay informed and act upon security alerts and issues.

Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was reported by 06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044 working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative.

Additional Resources

  • CVE-2025-2449 - National Vulnerability Database
  • CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Product VersionMitigation
NI FlexLogger 2025 Q2 and prior versions Upgrade to NI FlexLogger 2025 Q3 or later from NI Package Manger or Software Downloads
NI LabVIEW 2025 Q1 and prior versionsUpgrade to NI LabVIEW 2025 Q3 or later from NI Package Manager or Software Downloads
NI DIAdem 2024 Q4 and prior versionsUpgrade to NI DIAdem 2025 Q2 or later from NI Package Manger or Software Downloads 
NI SystemLink Server 2025 Q2 and prior versionsUpgrade to NI SystemLink Server 2025 Q3 or later from NI Package Manger or Software Downloads

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