CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2025-32463

CVSS v3

9.3

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

47.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Sudo before 1.9.17p1 allows local users to obtain root access because /etc/nsswitch.conf from a user-controlled directory is used with the --chroot option.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
9/29/2025
Patch Due Date
10/20/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
6/30/2025
Last Modified
11/5/2025
Exploit-DB
EDB-52352

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32463?

Sudo before 1.9.17p1 allows local users to obtain root access because /etc/nsswitch.conf from a user-controlled directory is used with the --chroot option.

Is CVE-2025-32463 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-32463 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 10/20/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-32463?

CVE-2025-32463 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

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