CVE-2025-46717: sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46717?

sudo: upgrade to 0.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46717 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-2025-46717 affect?

CVE-2025-46717 affects sudo. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust. Prior to version 0.2.6, users with no (or very limited) sudo privileges can determine whether files exists in folders that they otherwise cannot access using `sudo --li

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46717?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46717 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting sudo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust. Prior to version 0.2.6, users with no (or very limited) sudo privileges can determine whether files exists in folders that they otherwise cannot access using `sudo --list <pathname>`. Users with local access to a machine can discover the existence/non-existence of certain files, revealing potentially sensitive information in the file names. This information can also be used i

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-497
Published	2025-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: trifectatech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-12 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trifectatech sudo UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.2.6

Fixed in: 0.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.2.6 (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.

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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-2025-46717?

sudo: upgrade to 0.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46717 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-2025-46717 affect?

CVE-2025-46717 affects sudo. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust. Prior to version 0.2.6, users with no (or very limited) sudo privileges can determine whether files exists in folders that they otherwise cannot access using `sudo --li

How urgent is CVE-2025-46717?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Sudo vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-46718 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE sudo-rs is a memory safe implementation of sudo and su written in Rust
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References

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