CVE-2025-46717

Name: CVE-2025-46717
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-12T15:16:01.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46717 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust. Prior to version 0.2.6, users with no (or very limited) sudo privileges can determine whether files exists in folders that they otherwise cannot access using `sudo --list <pathname>`. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust. Prior to version 0.2.6, users with no (or very limited) sudo privileges can determine whether files exists in folders that they otherwise cannot access using `sudo --list <pathname>`. Users with local access to a machine can discover the existence/non-existence of certain files, revealing potentially sensitive information in the file names. This information can also be used in conjunction with other attacks. Version 0.2.6 fixes the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-497

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trifectatech	Sudo	< 0.2.6

References

https://github.com/trifectatechfoundation/sudo-rs/releases/tag/v0.2.6Release Notes
https://github.com/trifectatechfoundation/sudo-rs/security/advisories/GHSA-98cv-wqjx-wx8fExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/trifectatechfoundation/sudo-rs/security/advisories/GHSA-98cv-wqjx-wx8fExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46717?

How severe is CVE-2025-46717?

CVE-2025-46717 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46717?

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