Review reviewHigh

CVE-2025-32462

Sudo project Sudo, SIDIS Secured SmartPlug, sudo

Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
3.67%
88.5% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.07.01
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability3.67%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

Affected product and versions

Product
Sudo project Sudo, SIDIS Secured SmartPlug, sudo
Affected versions
>= 1.8.8 < 1.9.17p1, < V7.26.0310, < 1.9.17, 1.9.17
Fixed versions
1.9.17

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Sudo project Sudo, SIDIS Secured SmartPlug, sudo and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-863
CVE-2025-32462 — Sudo project Sudo, SIDIS Secured SmartPlug, sudo | SECUFOCUS NOW