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CVE-2025-35471

Conda-forge Miniforge remote code execution

7.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.22%
  1. Published13 May 2025

Description

conda-forge openssl-feedstock before 066e83c (2024-05-20), on Microsoft Windows, configures OpenSSL to use an OPENSSLDIR file path that can be written to by non-privilged local users. By writing a specially crafted openssl.cnf file in OPENSSLDIR, a non-privileged local user can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user or process loading openssl-feedstock DLLs. Miniforge before 24.5.0 is also affected.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Conda-forge Miniforge< 24.5.0
Conda-forge Openssl-feedstock< 2024-05-20

Remediation

Fixed in
Conda-forge Miniforge≥ 24.5.0
Conda-forge Openssl-feedstock≥ 2024-05-20

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-35471 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-35471 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.22%.

How severe is CVE-2025-35471?

CVE-2025-35471 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-35471?

Affected products include Conda-forge Miniforge, Conda-forge Openssl-feedstock.

How do I fix CVE-2025-35471?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Conda-forge Miniforge 24.5.0, Conda-forge Openssl-feedstock 2024-05-20 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.