CVE-2025-14558 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The rtsol(8) and rtsold(8) programs do not validate the domain search list options provided in router advertisement messages; the option body is passed to resolvconf(8) unmodified. resolvconf(8) is a shell script which does not validate its input. A lack of quoting meant that shell commands pass as input to resolvconf(8) may be executed.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	13.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-25:12.rtsold.ascVendor Advisory
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=MSF:EXPLOIT-FREEBSD-MISC-RTSOLD_DNSSL_CMDINJECT-ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-14558?

CVE-2025-14558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The rtsol(8) and rtsold(8) programs do not validate the domain search list options provided in router advertisement messages; the option body is passed to resolvconf(8) unmodified. resolvconf(8) is a...

How severe is CVE-2025-14558?

CVE-2025-14558 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14558?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.