Vulnerability Description
AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Prior to version 0.19.2, there is an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including terminal escape sequences to hide the addition or removal of the file from the report and/or tamper with the log output. A local user might exploit this to bypass the AIDE detection of malicious files. Additionally the output of extended attribute key names and symbolic links targets are also not properly neutralized. This issue has been patched in version 0.19.2. A workaround involves configuring AIDE to write the report output to a regular file, redirecting stdout to a regular file, or redirecting the log output written to stderr to a regular file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment Project | Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment | < 0.19.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/aide/aide/commit/64c8f32b0349c33fb8382784af468338078851f9Patch
- https://github.com/aide/aide/releases/tag/v0.19.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/aide/aide/security/advisories/GHSA-522j-vvx9-gg28ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/14/7
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00011.html
- https://github.com/aide/aide/security/advisories/GHSA-522j-vvx9-gg28ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54389?
CVE-2025-54389 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Prior to version 0.19.2, there is an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including...
How severe is CVE-2025-54389?
CVE-2025-54389 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54389?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment Project Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment.