What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-6000?

CVE-2025-6000 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Vault are affected by CVE-2025-6000?

CVE-2025-6000 presents critical security risk, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.1.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-6000?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-6000. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-6000?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Vault CVE-2025-6000

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-08-01 security@hashicorp.com

RCE Code Injection Red Hat Hashicorp Suse Vault

9.1

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 13, 2025 - 18:08 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 01, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

A privileged Vault operator within the root namespace with write permission to {{sys/audit}} may obtain code execution on the underlying host if a plugin directory is set in Vault’s configuration. Fixed in Vault Community Edition 1.20.1 and Vault Enterprise 1.20.1, 1.19.7, 1.18.12, and 1.16.23.

AnalysisAI

A privileged Vault operator within the root namespace with write permission to {{sys/audit}} may obtain code execution on the underlying host if a plugin directory is set in Vault’s configuration. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. A privileged Vault operator within the root namespace with write permission to {{sys/audit}} may obtain code execution on the underlying host if a plugin directory is set in Vault’s configuration. Fixed in Vault Community Edition 1.20.1 and Vault Enterprise 1.20.1, 1.19.7, 1.18.12, and 1.16.23. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vault.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.