What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-46394?

CVE-2025-46394 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of BusyBox are affected by CVE-2025-46394?

CVE-2025-46394 is a low-severity vulnerability in tar in BusyBox (CVSS 3.2). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-46394?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

BusyBox CVE-2025-46394

LOW

User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (CWE-451)

2025-04-23 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure

3.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.2 LOW

AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 23, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

LOW 3.2

DescriptionCVE.org

In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of terminal escape sequences.

AnalysisAI

In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of terminal escape sequences. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-451. In tar in BusyBox through 1.37.0, a TAR archive can have filenames hidden from a listing through the use of terminal escape sequences. Affected products include: Busybox. Version information: through 1.37.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.