CVE-2025-2180

Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Unsafe Deserialization of Terraform Files Allows Code Execution

Description

An unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code as a non administrative user by scanning a malicious terraform file when using Checkov in Prisma® Cloud. This issue impacts Checkov 3.0 versions earlier than Checkov 3.2.415.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2 3.2.0 through 3.2.414 Upgrade to 3.2.415 or later.

Workaround:

  • Do not run Checkov on terraform files from untrusted sources or pull requests.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2180 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2180?
CVE-2025-2180 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2180?
To fix CVE-2025-2180: Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2 3.2.0 through 3.2.414 Upgrade to 3.2.415 or later.
Is CVE-2025-2180 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2180 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2180?
CVE-2025-2180 affects Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud.
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