CVE-2025-33179

Name: CVE-2025-33179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-24T20:27:42.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Cumulus Linux	< 5.14.0
Nvidia	Cumulus Linux	>= 5.9.0, < 5.9.4
Nvidia	Cumulus Linux	>= 5.11.0, < 5.11.4
Nvidia	Nvos	< 25.02.2452
Nvidia	Nvos	< 25.02.4282
Nvidia	Nvos	< 25.02.5030

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33179Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5722Vendor Advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-33179Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33179?

How severe is CVE-2025-33179?

CVE-2025-33179 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33179?

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