Overview
CVE-2025-65946 identifies a high-severity vulnerability in Roo Code, an AI-powered autonomous coding agent designed to assist developers within their code editors. Prior to version 3.26.7, a flaw in the validation process allowed Roo Code to execute commands that did not adhere to the defined allow list prefixes. This could potentially allow a malicious actor to inject and execute arbitrary code within the user’s environment.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of commands executed by Roo Code. Specifically, the application failed to properly enforce the allow list prefixes designed to restrict the types of commands that Roo Code could automatically execute. This allowed attackers to bypass the intended security controls and potentially run unauthorized commands. The specific commit addressing this issue can be reviewed at the provided GitHub link below, which details the refined validation logic.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assigned a score of 8.1 to CVE-2025-65946, indicating a HIGH severity. This score reflects the potential for significant impact due to the possibility of arbitrary code execution. The CVSS vector highlights the exploitability metrics (e.g., attack vector, attack complexity) and the impact metrics (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, availability) that contribute to the overall severity assessment.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-65946 could lead to several detrimental outcomes:
- Arbitrary Code Execution: An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the user’s machine, leading to complete system compromise.
- Data Breach: Sensitive data stored on the user’s system could be accessed and exfiltrated.
- Malware Installation: The attacker could install malware, such as ransomware or keyloggers, on the affected system.
- Supply Chain Attacks: If the compromised system is part of a software development environment, the attacker could potentially inject malicious code into software being developed.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The vulnerability has been addressed in Roo Code version 3.26.7. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later immediately. To update Roo Code, follow these steps (or consult the official Roo Code documentation for specific instructions):
- Check your current Roo Code version within your editor.
- If your version is earlier than 3.26.7, update Roo Code through the extension manager or package manager in your code editor.
- Verify that the update was successful by checking the Roo Code version again after the update.
