Vulnerability in Cmake
CVE-2025-9301
A vulnerability was determined in cmake 4.1.20250725-gb5cce23. This affects the function cmForEachFunctionBlocker::ReplayItems of the file cmForEachCommand.cxx. This manipulation causes reachable assertion. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 37e27f71bc356d880c908040cd0cb68fa2c371b8. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (3.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 3.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Cmake — versions 4.1.20250725-gb5cce23
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- vuldb.com/ (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/ (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/ (third-party-advisory)
- gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/issues/27135 (issue-tracking)
- gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/issues/27135 (issue-tracking)
- drive.google.com/file/d/1TerUqQB8_lzJTwIBCBmE94zn7n-gOz4f/view (exploit)
- gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/commit/37e27f71bc356d880c908040cd0cb68fa2c371b8 (patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9301?
- CVE-2025-9301 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cmake, classified under Reachable Assertion. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-08-21.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9301?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-9301 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.