CVE-2025-65807: An issue in sd command v1.0.0 and before allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted command

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-65807?

sd: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-65807 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65807 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-2025-65807 affect?

CVE-2025-65807 affects sd. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An issue in sd command v1.0.0 and before allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted command.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-65807?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-65807 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting sd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in sd command v1.0.0 and before allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted command.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266
Published	2025-12-10
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chmln

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-10 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chmln sd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sd

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-2025-65807?

sd: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-65807 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65807 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-2025-65807 affect?

CVE-2025-65807 affects sd. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An issue in sd command v1.0.0 and before allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted command.

How urgent is CVE-2025-65807?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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