CVE-2025-70342
CVE-2025-70342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grahampugh Erase-install with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208272
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Grahampugh Erase-install
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
erase-install prior to v40.4 commit 2c31239 writes swiftDialog credential output to a hardcoded path /var/tmp/dialog.json. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to intercept admin credentials entered during reinstall/erase operations via creating a named pipe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-70342?
- erase-install prior to v40.4 commit 2c31239 writes swiftDialog credential output to a hardcoded path /var/tmp/dialog.json. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to intercept admin credentials entered during reinstall/erase operations via creating a named pipe.
- How severe is CVE-2025-70342?
- CVE-2025-70342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-70342 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-2025-70342?
- CVE-2025-70342 affects Grahampugh Erase-install. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-70342?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-70342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-70342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208272.
- When was CVE-2025-70342 published?
- CVE-2025-70342 was published on 2026-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/grahampugh/erase-install/commit/2c31239fb8519d87577514b3db9ddb0771232a21
- https://github.com/grahampugh/erase-install/pull/574
- https://github.com/malvector/CVE-2025-70342
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:grahampugh:erase-install:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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