CVE-2025-47203
MEDIUMCVSS 4.5/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2025-47203 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.5/10 on the CVSS scale. dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-47203?
dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.
How severe is CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47203?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-47203?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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