CVE-2025-41721: Sauter: Command Injection

Published Oct 22, 2025
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Updated

A high privileged remote attacker can influence the parameters passed to the openssl command due to improper neutralization of special elements when adding a password protected self-signed certificate.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenSSL OpenSSL

Event History

Oct 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41721?

CVE-2025-41721 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-41721?

To fix CVE-2025-41721, ensure that proper input validation and sanitization are implemented in your OpenSSL configurations.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-41721?

CVE-2025-41721 affects users of OpenSSL who utilize password protected self-signed certificates.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-41721?

A successful exploitation of CVE-2025-41721 could allow a remote attacker to manipulate parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-41721?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2025-41721 is to avoid the use of password protected self-signed certificates in vulnerable environments until a patch is applied.

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