CVE-2025-26262
CVE-2025-26262 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-13634
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in the component /internals/functions of R-fx Networks Linux Malware Detect v1.6.5 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via supplying a file that contains a crafted filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26262?
- An issue in the component /internals/functions of R-fx Networks Linux Malware Detect v1.6.5 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via supplying a file that contains a crafted filename.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26262?
- CVE-2025-26262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-26262 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-26262?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-26262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-26262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13634.
- When was CVE-2025-26262 published?
- CVE-2025-26262 was published on 2025-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/rfxn/linux-malware-detect
- https://github.com/rfxn/linux-malware-detect/blob/master/CHANGELOG
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