CVE-2025-13193: libvirt · Incorrect Default Permissions
Affects libvirtSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 1.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.28+esm2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.2.2-0ubuntu13.1.28+esm2, 1.3.1-1ubuntu10.31+esm1, 4.0.0-1ubuntu8.21+esm1 +5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:22.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:24.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:25.10libvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:26.04:LTSlibvirtpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvirt?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Description
A flaw was found in libvirt. External inactive snapshots for shut-down VMs are incorrectly created as world-readable, making it possible for unprivileged users to inspect the guest OS contents. This results in an information disclosure vulnerability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-13193 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-13193 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7047-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8652-1 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-13193 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2415409 (opens in a new tab)