CVE-2025-6264β€”Rapid7 Velociraptor Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

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2025-10-14 Β· last modified October 14, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2025-6264
Project:
Rapid7
Product:
Velociraptor
Date Added:
2025-10-14
Due Date:
2025-11-04
Last Updated:
October 14, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Rapid7 Velociraptor Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

Description

Rapid7 Velociraptor contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary command execution and endpoint takeover. To successfully exploit this vulnerability the user must already have access to collect artifacts from the endpoint.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2025-6264/
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6264

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