How severe is CVE-2025-49842?

CVE-2025-49842 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.0, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2025-49842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49842?

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

Does CVE-2025-49842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28316.

When was CVE-2025-49842 published?

CVE-2025-49842 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49842

CVE-2025-49842 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 4.0 base score 1.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28316
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2025-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the conda_forge_webservice Docker container executes commands without specifying a user. By default, Docker containers run as the root user, which increases the risk of privilege escalation and host compromise if a vulnerability is exploited. This issue has been patched in version 2025.3.24.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49842?: conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the conda_forge_webservice Docker container executes commands without specifying a user. By default, Docker containers run as the root user, which increases the risk of privilege escalation and host compromise if a vulnerability is exploited. This issue has been patched in version 2025.3.24.
How severe is CVE-2025-49842?: CVE-2025-49842 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.0, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2025-49842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28316.
When was CVE-2025-49842 published?: CVE-2025-49842 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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