CVE-2025-58160
tracing-subscriber: Tracing log pollution
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 30, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A log pollution flaw was found in the tracing-subscriber Rust crate. Untrusted user input containing ANSI escape sequences could be injected into terminal output when logged, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate terminal title bars, clear screens, modify the terminal display, or potentially mislead users through terminal manipulation. In isolation, the impact is minimal. However, security issues have been identified in terminal emulators that allow an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in the terminal emulator by using ANSI escape sequences via logs.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE-150 · Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences