How severe is CVE-2025-23359?

CVE-2025-23359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-23359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-23359?

CVE-2025-23359 primarily affects Nvidia Nvidia Container Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-23359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-23359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3156.

When was CVE-2025-23359 published?

CVE-2025-23359 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-23359

CVE-2025-23359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Nvidia Container Toolkit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-3156
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Nvidia Nvidia Container Toolkit
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration, where a crafted container image could gain access to the host file system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-23359?: NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration, where a crafted container image could gain access to the host file system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2025-23359?: CVE-2025-23359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-23359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-23359?: CVE-2025-23359 primarily affects Nvidia Nvidia Container Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-23359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-23359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3156.
When was CVE-2025-23359 published?: CVE-2025-23359 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:nvidia_container_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:nvidia_gpu_operator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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