Asterisk PBX safe_asterisk uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Asterisk PBX. Impacted is an unknown function of the file safe_asterisk. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-1131. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Asterisk PBX (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file safe_asterisk. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the safe_asterisk script included with the Asterisk toolkit package. When Asterisk is started via this script (common in SysV init or FreePBX environments), it sources all .sh files located in /etc/asterisk/startup.d/ as root, without validating ownership or permissions. Non-root users with legitimate write access to /etc/asterisk can exploit this behaviour by placing malicious scripts in the startup.d directory, which will then execute with root privileges upon service restart.

The weakness was shared by Abdul Mhanni as GHSA-v9q8-9j8m-5xwp. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-1131 since 02/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 266045 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1131), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (266045), EUVD (EUVD-2025-30828) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1697). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Gentoo Linux
  • Open Source Asterisk

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 266045
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1131

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/08/2025 CVE reserved
09/23/2025 +226 days Advisory disclosed
09/23/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/26/2026 +125 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-v9q8-9j8m-5xwp
Researcher: Abdul Mhanni
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1131 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325594
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1697 - Asterisk: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/23/2025 08:34
Updated: 01/26/2026 14:30
Changes: 09/23/2025 08:34 (71), 09/24/2025 08:32 (1), 10/03/2025 11:28 (2), 10/09/2025 03:34 (11), 01/26/2026 14:30 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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