CVE-2025-52094: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-52094?

smart deploy: upgrade to 3.0.2046. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-52094 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52094 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-2025-52094 affect?

CVE-2025-52094 affects smart deploy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-52094?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-52094 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting smart deploy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2025-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pdq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-22 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdq smart deploy UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.2046

Fixed in: 3.0.2046

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-deploy || rpm -q smart-deploy || smart-deploy --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.2046 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-deploy

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-52094?

smart deploy: upgrade to 3.0.2046. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-52094 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52094 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-2025-52094 affect?

CVE-2025-52094 affects smart deploy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

How urgent is CVE-2025-52094?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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