CVE-2025-54286

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2025-54286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in LXD-UI in Canonical LXD versions >= 5.0 on Linux allows an attacker to create and start container instances without user consent via crafted HTML form submissions exploiting client certificate authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in LXD-UI in Canonical LXD versions >= 5.0 on Linux allows an attacker to create and start container instances without user consent via crafted HTML form submissions exploiting client certificate authentication.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalLxd>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.5
CanonicalLxd>= 5.21.0, < 5.21.4
CanonicalLxd>= 6.1, < 6.5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54286?
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in LXD-UI in Canonical LXD versions >= 5.0 on Linux allows an attacker to create and start container instances without user consent via crafted HTML form submissions exploiting client certificate authentication.
How severe is CVE-2025-54286?
CVE-2025-54286 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54286?
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