HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-32462
HIGH

CVE-2025-32462

CWE-863Published: June 30, 2025· Updated: Jul 14, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-32462 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

sudo_project1 product(s)
sudo
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/30/2
ADVISORYhttps://www.secpod.com/blog/sudo-lpe-vulnerabilities-resolved-what-you-need-to-know-about-cve-2025-32462-and-cve-2025-32463/
ADVISORYhttps://www.stratascale.com/vulnerability-alert-CVE-2025-32462-sudo-host
ADVISORYhttps://www.sudo.ws/security/advisories/

All References (15)

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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2025-32462
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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-32462
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https://explore.alas.aws.amazon.com/CVE-2025-32462.html
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00118.html
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-32462
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https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7604-1
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/30/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.secpod.com/blog/sudo-lpe-vulnerabilities-resolved-what-you-need-to-know-about-cve-2025-32462-and-cve-2025-32463/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.stratascale.com/vulnerability-alert-CVE-2025-32462-sudo-hostExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.sudo.ws/releases/changelog/Release Notes
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https://www.sudo.ws/security/advisories/Vendor Advisory
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https://www.sudo.ws/security/advisories/host_any/
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https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-32462.html
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00033.html
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-585531.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-32462
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2025-32462 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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