PatchTheCVECVE-2025-70887: An issue in ralphje Signify before v.0.9.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the signed_data
CVE-2025-70887 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting signify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue in ralphje Signify before v.0.9.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the signed_data.py and the context.py components
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-03-25 |
| 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-2025-70887?
signify: upgrade to 0.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-70887 being exploited?
CVE-2025-70887 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-2025-70887 affect?
CVE-2025-70887 affects signify. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue in ralphje Signify before v.0.9.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the signed_data.py and the context.py components
How urgent is CVE-2025-70887?
Priority 38/100. High severity