How serious is CVE-2025-70342?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.6 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2025-70342?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2025-70342 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-70342?

CVE-2025-70342 affects grahampugh erase-install. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2025-70342?

To remediate CVE-2025-70342, check for security patches from grahampugh. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2025-70342

Medium

|6.6

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

An attacker can capture admin credentials entered during system reinstall or erase operations because the software saves this sensitive information in a publicly accessible file. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated user who creates a specific type of communication channel on the system.

Technical Description

erase-install prior to v40.4 commit 2c31239 writes swiftDialog credential output to a hardcoded path /var/tmp/dialog.json. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to intercept admin credentials entered during reinstall/erase operations via creating a named pipe.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

Search for proof-of-concept code and exploit modules

GitHub Search Exploit-DB Nuclei Templates Metasploit Vulners

Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$948($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 5 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 4, 2026

about 1 month ago

Last Modified

Mar 9, 2026

29 days ago

Vendor

grahampugh

Product

erase-install