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%.

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 Busybox

3.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-451 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V3 - Web Frontend Security UI security representation
Impact	CVSS score of 3.2 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.08%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

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.

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.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

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.

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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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

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 exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard security controls provide adequate interim protection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 76% exploitable

Threat Intel

1 sources

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS CISA MSRC

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +16

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: +10

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.