CVE-2025-22240

CVE-2025-22240 salt advisory

Description

Arbitrary directory creation or file deletion. In the find_file method of the GitFS class, a path is created using os.path.join using unvalidated input from the “tgt_env” variable. This can be exploited by an attacker to delete any file on the Master's process has permissions to.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: VMware SALT
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22240?
CVE-2025-22240 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22240?
To fix CVE-2025-22240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-22240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-22240 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-2025-22240?
CVE-2025-22240 affects VMware SALT.
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