CVE-2025-32462: Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-32462?

sudo: upgrade to 1.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-32462 being exploited?

CVE-2025-32462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-32462 affect?

CVE-2025-32462 affects sudo. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-32462?

Priority 38/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-32462 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting sudo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2025-06-30
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sudo project

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-30 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 13:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sudo project sudo UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.17 · 1.9.17

Fixed in: 1.9.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sudo || rpm -q sudo || sudo --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sudo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sudo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Sudo 1.9.17 Host Option - Elevation of Privilege

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

sudo Releases: Sudo 1.9.17p1 2025-07-22

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-32462?

sudo: upgrade to 1.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-32462 being exploited?

CVE-2025-32462 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-2025-32462 affect?

CVE-2025-32462 affects sudo. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.

How urgent is CVE-2025-32462?

Priority 38/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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