Vulnerable YAML Decode/Load in Salt's Junos Execution Module from Salt Project
CVE-2025-62348

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Salt Project

Status
Salt
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-62348?

The Junos execution module in Salt contains a vulnerability due to improper handling of YAML decoding. A specially crafted YAML payload processed by this module could trigger unintended code execution within the Salt process. This flaw highlights the importance of rigorous input validation and secure coding practices, particularly in handling data formats like YAML.

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Affected Version(s)

Salt 3006.0 < 3006.17

Salt 3007.0 < 3007.9

References

https://docs.saltproject.io/en/latest/topics/releases/300...
release-notesvendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Amr Kadry
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