CVE-2025-53391

Public Exploit

Description

The Debian zuluPolkit/CMakeLists.txt file for zuluCrypt through the zulucrypt_6.2.0-1 package has insecure PolicyKit allow_any/allow_inactive/allow_active settings that allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Debian zulucrypt
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.debian.org/1108288
https://salsa.debian.org/debian/zulucrypt/-/blob/9d661c9f384c4d889d3387944e14ac70cfb9684b/debian/patches/fix_zulupolkit_policy.patch
https://deb.debian.org/debian/pool/main/z/zulucrypt/zulucrypt_6.2.0-1.dsc
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1108288

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53391?
CVE-2025-53391 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53391?
To fix CVE-2025-53391, 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-2025-53391 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-53391 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-53391?
CVE-2025-53391 affects Debian zulucrypt.
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