How severe is CVE-2025-7012?

CVE-2025-7012 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-7012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7012?

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-2025-7012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-7012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21253.

When was CVE-2025-7012 published?

CVE-2025-7012 was published on 2025-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-7012

CVE-2025-7012 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21253
Weakness: CWE-59
Published: 2025-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7012?: An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.
How severe is CVE-2025-7012?: CVE-2025-7012 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-7012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7012?: 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-2025-7012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-7012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21253.
When was CVE-2025-7012 published?: CVE-2025-7012 was published on 2025-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/28552501717405-CVE-2025-7012-Linux-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-Symbolic-Link-Handling

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