CVE-2025-22275
CVE-2025-22275 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iterm2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2685
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Iterm2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
iTerm2 3.5.6 through 3.5.10 before 3.5.11 sometimes allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from terminal commands by reading the /tmp/framer.txt file. This can occur for certain it2ssh and SSH Integration configurations, during remote logins to hosts that have a common Python installation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-22275?
- iTerm2 3.5.6 through 3.5.10 before 3.5.11 sometimes allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from terminal commands by reading the /tmp/framer.txt file. This can occur for certain it2ssh and SSH Integration configurations, during remote logins to hosts that have a common Python installation.
- How severe is CVE-2025-22275?
- CVE-2025-22275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-22275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-22275?
- CVE-2025-22275 affects Iterm2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-22275?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-22275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-22275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2685.
- When was CVE-2025-22275 published?
- CVE-2025-22275 was published on 2025-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gitlab.com/gnachman/iterm2/-/wikis/SSH-Integration-Information-Leak
- https://iterm2.com/downloads/stable/iTerm2-3_5_11.changelog
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42579472
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iterm2:iterm2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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