CVE-2025-15224
LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2025-15224 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. When doing SSH-based transfers using either SCP or SFTP, and asked to do public key authentication, curl would wrongly still ask and authenticate using a locally running SSH agent.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When doing SSH-based transfers using either SCP or SFTP, and asked to do public key authentication, curl would wrongly still ask and authenticate using a locally running SSH agent.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | >= 7.58.0, < 8.18.0 |
References
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-15224.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-15224.jsonVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3480925Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/07/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-15224?
When doing SSH-based transfers using either SCP or SFTP, and asked to do
public key authentication, curl would wrongly still ask and authenticate using
a locally running SSH agent.
How severe is CVE-2025-15224?
CVE-2025-15224 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15224?
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.
How Strix Helps
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