CVE-2025-2885: tough — Fix

Description

Missing validation of the root metatdata version number could allow an actor to supply an arbitrary version number to the client instead of the intended version in the root metadata file, altering the version fetched by the client. Users should upgrade to tough version 0.20.0 or later and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1288 CWE-1288

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
amazon	tough	< 0.20.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-007/ https://github.com/awslabs/tough/security/advisories/GHSA-5vmp-m5v2-hx47

Other References

https://github.com/awslabs/tough/releases/tag/tough-v0.20.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2885? +

Missing validation of the root metatdata version number could allow an actor to supply an arbitrary version number to the client instead of the intended version in the root metadata file, altering the version fetched by the client. Users should upgrade to tough version 0.20.0 or later and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-2885? +

CVE-2025-2885 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2885? +

CVE-2025-2885 affects products from amazon, specifically: tough. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2885? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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