How severe is CVE-2025-2588?

CVE-2025-2588 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 none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-2588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2588?

CVE-2025-2588 affects Augeas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2588?

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

Does CVE-2025-2588 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2588 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7258.

When was CVE-2025-2588 published?

CVE-2025-2588 was published on 2025-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2588

CVE-2025-2588 is a low-severity vulnerability in Augeas 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7258
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Augeas
Published: 2025-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. The manipulation of the argument re leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2588?: A vulnerability has been found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. The manipulation of the argument re leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-2588?: CVE-2025-2588 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 none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-2588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-2588?: CVE-2025-2588 affects Augeas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2588 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2588 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7258.
When was CVE-2025-2588 published?: CVE-2025-2588 was published on 2025-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:augeas:augeas:1.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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