Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in Salesforce CLI on Windows
CVE-2025-9844

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Salesforce

Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-9844?

The vulnerability in Salesforce CLI allows attackers to exploit an uncontrolled search path element on Windows systems, potentially enabling them to replace trusted executables. This imposes significant risks as it can lead to unauthorized code execution. Affected versions include those prior to 2.106.6. It is essential for users to update their Salesforce CLI installation to mitigate this risk and maintain system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Salesforce CLI Windows 0 < 2.106.6

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

crispr xiang
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CVE-2025-9844 : Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in Salesforce CLI on Windows