CVE-2025-8454
Debian Package devscripts OpenPGP Verification Bypass
Description
It was discovered that uscan, a tool to scan/watch upstream sources for new releases of software, included in devscripts (a collection of scripts to make the life of a Debian Package maintainer easier), skips OpenPGP verification if the upstream source is already downloaded from a previous run even if the verification failed back then.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 1, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2025, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Ensure OpenPGP verification is performed on every run.
- Update devscripts package to the latest version.
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-2025-8454.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.debian.org/1109251 | Issue Tracking Mailing List |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:devscripts:2.25.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Debian GNU/Linux: https://bugs.debian.org/1109251 Types: Issue Tracking, Mailing List -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-347 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description It was discovered that uscan, a tool to scan/watch upstream sources for new releases of software, included in devscripts (a collection of scripts to make the life of a Debian Package maintainer easier), skips OpenPGP verification for files already downloaded even if a previous verification did fail. It was discovered that uscan, a tool to scan/watch upstream sources for new releases of software, included in devscripts (a collection of scripts to make the life of a Debian Package maintainer easier), skips OpenPGP verification if the upstream source is already downloaded from a previous run even if the verification failed back then. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description It was discovered that uscan, a tool to scan/watch upstream sources for new releases of software, included in devscripts (a collection of scripts to make the life of a Debian Package maintainer easier), skips OpenPGP verification for files already downloaded even if a previous verification did fail. Added Reference https://bugs.debian.org/1109251