HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-59534
HIGH

CVE-2025-59534

CWE-78Published: September 23, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CryptoLib provides a software-only solution using the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol - Extended Procedures (SDLS-EP) to secure communications between a spacecraft running the core Flight System (cFS) and a ground station. Prior to version 1.4.2, there is a command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login(). The vulnerability exists because the code directly interpolates user-controlled input into a shell command and executes it via system() without any sanitization or validation. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.2.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-59534 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nasa1 product(s)
cryptolib
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/3ccb1b306026bb20a028fbfdcf18935f7345ed2f
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-58hr-m3v3

All References (2)

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https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/3ccb1b306026bb20a028fbfdcf18935f7345ed2fPatch
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https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-58hr-m3v3Exploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-59534
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 23, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2025-59534 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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