Vulnerability Description
dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.
CVSS Score
4.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mkj/dropbear/blob/master/CHANGES
- https://github.com/mkj/dropbear/blob/master/src/cli-main.c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/09/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/13/3
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00020.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.5 (MEDIUM). dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2025.88 allows command injection via an untrusted hostname argument, because a shell is used.
How severe is CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-47203?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.