CVE-2025-3753
ROS Robot Operating System 'rosbag' Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A code execution vulnerability has been identified in the Robot Operating System (ROS) 'rosbag' tool, affecting ROS distributions Noetic Ninjemys and earlier. The vulnerability arises from the use of the eval() function to process unsanitized, user-supplied input in the 'rosbag filter' command. This flaw enables attackers to craft and execute arbitrary Python code.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2025, 5:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the 'rosbag' tool to the latest secure version.
- Avoid processing untrusted input with 'rosbag filter'.
- Sanitize all user-supplied input before processing.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-3753.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ros.org/blog/noetic-eol/ | Product |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-3753 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-3753
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-3753 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:indigo_igloo:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:kinetic_kame:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:melodic_morenia:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:noetic_ninjemys:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Canonical Ltd.: https://www.ros.org/blog/noetic-eol/ Types: Product -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A code execution vulnerability has been identified in the Robot Operating System (ROS) 'rosbag' tool, affecting ROS distributions Noetic Ninjemys and earlier. The vulnerability arises from the use of the eval() function to process unsanitized, user-supplied input in the 'rosbag filter' command. This flaw enables attackers to craft and execute arbitrary Python code. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://www.ros.org/blog/noetic-eol/