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CVE-2025-66446

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2025-66446 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Versions 2.3.1 and below have improper file permissions which allow attackers to overwrite the built-in dynamic linker and other critical files, potentially resulting in privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Versions 2.3.1 and below have improper file permissions which allow attackers to overwrite the built-in dynamic linker and other critical files, potentially resulting in privilege escalation. This issue is fixed in version 2.4.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MaxkbMaxkb< 2.4.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66446?
MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Versions 2.3.1 and below have improper file permissions which allow attackers to overwrite the built-in dynamic linker and other critical files, potentially resulting in privilege escalation. This issue is fixed in version 2.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-66446?
CVE-2025-66446 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-66446?
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