CVE-2025-47203

Description

dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.

Category

4.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.39%
Affected: Dropbear SSH Project Dropbear SSH
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mkj/dropbear/blob/master/src/cli-main.c
https://github.com/mkj/dropbear/blob/master/CHANGES
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/09/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/10
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/3
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-47203?
To fix CVE-2025-47203, 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-2025-47203 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-47203 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-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 affects Dropbear SSH Project Dropbear SSH.
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