CVE-2025-62348
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Unsafe YAML Deserialization in Salt Junos Module Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-30

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: VMware

Description
Salt's junos execution module contained an unsafe YAML decode/load usage. A specially crafted YAML payload processed by the junos module could lead to unintended code execution under the context of the Salt process.
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Published
2026-01-30
Last Modified
2026-01-30
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-62348
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saltproject salt 3006.17
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CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
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Compliance Impact

The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

The vulnerability in Salt's junos execution module involves unsafe usage of YAML decode/load functions. A specially crafted YAML payload processed by this module could lead to unintended code execution within the Salt process context, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system running the Salt process, which could lead to unauthorized actions, data compromise, or system control under the privileges of the Salt process. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2025-62348 vulnerability, you should update Salt to version 3006.17 or later, as this release contains the fix that corrects the unsafe YAML loading in the junos execution module. Applying this update will prevent potential exploitation of the vulnerability. [1]

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