CVE-2025-46672

Name: CVE-2025-46672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-27T01:15:44.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46672 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NASA CryptoLib before 1.3.2 does not check the OTAR crypto function returned status, potentially leading to spacecraft hijacking.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NASA CryptoLib before 1.3.2 does not check the OTAR crypto function returned status, potentially leading to spacecraft hijacking.

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

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nasa	Cryptolib	< 1.3.2

References

https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/compare/v1.3.1...v1.3.2Product
https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/pull/360Product
https://securitybynature.fr/post/hacking-cryptolib/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage
https://securitybynature.fr/post/hacking-cryptolib/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46672?

NASA CryptoLib before 1.3.2 does not check the OTAR crypto function returned status, potentially leading to spacecraft hijacking.

How severe is CVE-2025-46672?

CVE-2025-46672 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46672?

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