CVE-2025-46394

LOW

Published Apr 23, 2025 Modified Sep 24, 2025 CWE-451

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.2

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-451 CWE-451

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
busybox	busybox	< 1.37.0

References

Other References

https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=16018 https://www.busybox.net https://www.busybox.net/downloads/ http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/5 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/24/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46394? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-46394? +

CVE-2025-46394 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.2 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46394? +

CVE-2025-46394 affects products from busybox, specifically: busybox. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-46394? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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