CVE-2025-62161

Name: CVE-2025-62161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-06T00:15:36.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-62161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Youki is a container runtime written in Rust. In versions 0.5.6 and below, the initial validation of the source /dev/null is insufficient, allowing container escape when youki utilizes bind mounting the container's /dev/null as a file mask. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Youki is a container runtime written in Rust. In versions 0.5.6 and below, the initial validation of the source /dev/null is insufficient, allowing container escape when youki utilizes bind mounting the container's /dev/null as a file mask. This issue is fixed in version 0.5.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Youki-Dev	Youki	< 0.5.7

References

https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/commit/5886c91073b9be748bd8d5aed49c4a820548030aPatch
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/youki-dev/youki/security/advisories/GHSA-4g74-7cff-xcv8Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62161?

How severe is CVE-2025-62161?

CVE-2025-62161 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62161?

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-2025-62161?

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Source: NVD / NIST