PatchTheCVECVE-2025-13353: In gokey versions <0.2.0, a flaw in the seed decryption logic resulted in passwords incorrectly being derive
CVE-2025-13353 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting gokey. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In gokey versions <0.2.0, a flaw in the seed decryption logic resulted in passwords incorrectly being derived solely from the initial vector and the AES-GCM authentication tag of the key seed. This issue has been fixed in gokey version 0.2.0. This is a breaking change. The fix has invalidated any passwords/secrets that were derived from the seed file (using the -s option). Even if the input seed file stays the same, version 0.2.0 gokey will
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-330 |
| Published | 2025-12-02 |
| 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-2025-13353?
gokey: upgrade to 0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-13353 being exploited?
CVE-2025-13353 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-2025-13353 affect?
CVE-2025-13353 affects gokey. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In gokey versions <0.2.0, a flaw in the seed decryption logic resulted in passwords incorrectly being derived solely from the initial vector and the AES-GCM authentication tag of the key seed. This issue has been fixed in gokey version
How urgent is CVE-2025-13353?
Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.