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CVE-2025-14760

5.3 · MEDIUM

Missing cryptographic key commitment in the AWS SDK for C++ may allow a user with write access to the S3 bucket to introduce a new EDK that decrypts to different plaintext when the encrypted data k…

Published Dec 17, 2025CWE-327EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2025-14760 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Missing cryptographic key commitment in the AWS SDK for C++ may allow a user with write access to the S3 bucket to introduce a new EDK that decrypts to different plaintext when the encrypted data key is stored in an "instruction file" instead of S3's metadata record.

To mitigate this issue, upgrade AWS SDK for C++ to version 1.11.712 or later

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14760?

CVE-2025-14760 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-14760?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-14760?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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