How severe is CVE-2025-33179?

CVE-2025-33179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-33179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33179?

CVE-2025-33179 primarily affects Nvidia Cumulus Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33179?

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-2025-33179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208097.

When was CVE-2025-33179 published?

CVE-2025-33179 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-33179

CVE-2025-33179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Cumulus Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208097
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Nvidia Cumulus Linux
Published: 2026-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33179?: NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-33179?: CVE-2025-33179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-33179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-33179?: CVE-2025-33179 primarily affects Nvidia Cumulus Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-33179?: 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-2025-33179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-33179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208097.
When was CVE-2025-33179 published?: CVE-2025-33179 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:nvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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