PatchTheCVECVE-2025-0781: An attacker can bypass the sandboxing of Nasal scripts and arbitrarily write to any file path that the user ha
CVE-2025-0781 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting simgear, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An attacker can bypass the sandboxing of Nasal scripts and arbitrarily write to any file path that the user has permission to modify at the operating-system level.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2025-01-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-0781?
simgear: upgrade to newer than 2020.3.19; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-0781 being exploited?
CVE-2025-0781 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-0781 affect?
CVE-2025-0781 affects simgear, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). An attacker can bypass the sandboxing of Nasal scripts and arbitrarily write to any file path that the user has permission to modify at the operating-system level.
How urgent is CVE-2025-0781?
Priority 42/100. High severity; On your watchlist