How severe is CVE-2025-2157?

CVE-2025-2157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-2157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2157?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6632.

When was CVE-2025-2157 published?

CVE-2025-2157 was published on 2025-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2157

CVE-2025-2157 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6632
Weakness: CWE-922
Published: 2025-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in Foreman/Red Hat Satellite. Improper file permissions allow low-privileged OS users to monitor and access temporary files under /var/tmp, exposing sensitive command outputs, such as /etc/shadow. This issue can lead to information disclosure and privilege escalation if exploited effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2157?: A flaw was found in Foreman/Red Hat Satellite. Improper file permissions allow low-privileged OS users to monitor and access temporary files under /var/tmp, exposing sensitive command outputs, such as /etc/shadow. This issue can lead to information disclosure and privilege escalation if exploited effectively.
How severe is CVE-2025-2157?: CVE-2025-2157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-2157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6632.
When was CVE-2025-2157 published?: CVE-2025-2157 was published on 2025-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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