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Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment CVE-2025-54389

MEDIUM
Improper Output Neutralization for Logs (CWE-117)
2025-08-14 security-advisories@github.com
Authentication Bypass Red Hat Suse Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment
6.2
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-117
OWASP Top 10:2025
A09:2025 - Security Logging & Alerting Failures
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Log output neutralization
Impact

CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.02%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-117. AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Prior to version 0.19.2, there is an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including terminal escape sequences to hide the addition or removal of the file from the report and/or tamper with the log output. A local user might exploit this to bypass the AIDE detection of malicious files. Additionally the output of extended attribute key names and symbolic links targets are also not properly neutralized. This issue has been patched in version 0.19.2. A workaround involves configuring AIDE to write the report output to a regular file, redirecting stdout to a regular file, or redirecting the log output written to stderr to a regular file. Affected products include: Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment Project Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment. Version information: version 0.19.2.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 6.2 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
SUSE MEDIUM
Red Hat 7.1 HIGH

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Nov 04, 2025 - 22:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Aug 14, 2025 - 16:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.2

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Prior to version 0.19.2, there is an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including terminal escape sequences to hide the addition or removal of the file from the report and/or tamper with the log output. A local user might exploit this to bypass the AIDE detection of malicious files. Additionally the output of extended attribute key names and symbolic links targets are also not properly neutralized. This issue has been patched in version 0.19.2. A workaround involves configuring AIDE to write the report output to a regular file, redirecting stdout to a regular file, or redirecting the log output written to stderr to a regular file.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using AIDE should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-54389 rated CVSS 6.2. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium
NVD CVE.org EPSS Vendor GitHub

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

51
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +31
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:advanced_intrusion_detection_environment_project:advanced_intrusion_detection_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Vendor StatusVendor

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Severity: Medium
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://github.com/aide/aide/commit/64c8f32b0349c33fb8382784af468338078851f9 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14493 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14573 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14592 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14980 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14981 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14982 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15038 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15039 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15058 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15409 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15728 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21913 ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2025:20657/ ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2025:20754/ REF http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/14/7 REF https://github.com/aide/aide/releases/tag/v0.19.2 REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00011.html

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