CVE-2025-66446

8.8 HIGH
Published: December 11, 2025 Modified: December 15, 2025

Description

MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Versions 2.3.1 and below have improper file permissions which allow attackers to overwrite the built-in dynamic linker and other critical files, potentially resulting in privilege escalation. This issue is fixed in version 2.4.0.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/1Panel-dev/MaxKB/releases/tag/v2.4.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/1Panel-dev/MaxKB/security/advisories/GHSA-5xx2-3q9w-jpgf
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
11th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

maxkb