CVE-2025-2885

4.5 MEDIUM
Published: March 27, 2025 Modified: October 14, 2025

Description

Missing validation of the root metatdata version number could allow an actor to supply an arbitrary version number to the client instead of the intended version in the root metadata file, altering the version fetched by the client. Users should upgrade to tough version 0.20.0 or later and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-007/
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/awslabs/tough/releases/tag/tough-v0.20.0
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
https://github.com/awslabs/tough/security/advisories/GHSA-5vmp-m5v2-hx47
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
23th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

amazon