CVE-2021-25319

Name: CVE-2021-25319
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T09:15:07.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25319 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of virtualbox of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers in the vboxusers groupu to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory virtualbox version 6.1.20-1.1 and prior versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of virtualbox of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers in the vboxusers groupu to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory virtualbox version 6.1.20-1.1 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Factory	<= 6.1.20-1.1

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182918Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182918Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25319?

How severe is CVE-2021-25319?

CVE-2021-25319 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25319?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST