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SSH CVE-2026-25499

HIGH
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-02-04 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-gwch-7m8v-7544
SSH Proxmox Terraform Provider Suse
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
SUSE
8.7 HIGH
qualitative

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 11, 2026 - 19:17 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 11, 2026 - 19:17 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 04, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Terraform / OpenTofu Provider adds support for Proxmox Virtual Environment. Prior to version 0.93.1, in the SSH configuration documentation, the sudoer line suggested is insecure and can result in escaping the folder using ../, allowing any files on the system to be edited. This issue has been patched in version 0.93.1.

AnalysisAI

The Terraform/OpenTofu Proxmox Provider prior to version 0.93.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its SSH sudoer configuration documentation that permits attackers to escape directory restrictions using ../ sequences and modify arbitrary files on the system. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, affecting users who implement the documented SSH configuration. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Configure SSH with insecure sudoer line from documentation
Exploit
Use ../ path traversal in Terraform provider
Execution
Modify arbitrary files on system
Impact
Escalate privileges or corrupt configuration
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Proxmox Virtual Environment provider version prior to 0.93.1 with SSH configuration using the documented sudoer line without proper path restrictions; attacker must have SSH access to execute Terraform operations. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escaping the folder using.
Remediation A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.
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Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Terraform/OpenTofu Proxmox Provider and document current versions. …

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