CVE-2025-2885

low-risk

Published 2025-03-27

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.

Do I need to act?

0.22% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.5/10 Medium

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Tough

Affected Vendors

Amazon

References (3)

Vendor Advisory https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-007/

https://github.com/awslabs/tough/releases/tag/tough-v0.20.0

Vendor Advisory https://github.com/awslabs/tough/security/advisories/GHSA-5vmp-m5v2-hx47

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low-risk

Severity 19/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal