CVE-2025-6183: StrongDM sdm-cli · OS Command Injection
Affects StrongDM sdm-cliSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrongDM sdm-cli | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to macOS systems running StrongDM sdm-cli to trusted users only and monitoring for unusual JSON message traffic or command execution patterns. 2. Organizations should implement strict endpoint security controls, including application whitelisting and behavior-based detection to identify anomalous command execution. 3. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit the ability of an attacker to reach vulnerable macOS clients. 4. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or uninstalling the affected sdm-cli client on macOS if feasible. 5. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or host-based intrusion prevention systems (HIPS) to detect and block command injection attempts. 6. Conduct thorough audits of system configurations and logs to identify any signs of exploitation. 7. Educate users about the risks of executing untrusted commands or opening suspicious files that could trigger malicious JSON messages. 8. Once available, promptly apply vendor patches and verify their effectiveness through testing.
Description
The StrongDM macOS client incorrectly processed JSON-formatted messages. Attackers could potentially modify macOS system configuration by crafting a malicious JSON message.