MEDIUM CVSS 6.4
Published: 2026-01-12

CVE-2025-68657

espressif usb_host_hid_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2025-68657)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-68657 impacting espressif usb_host_hid_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, calls to hid_host_device_close() can free the same usb_transfer_t twice. The USB event callback and user code share the hid_iface_t state without locking, so both can tear down a READY interface simultaneously, corrupting heap metadata inside the ESP USB host stack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.0.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Physical (AV:P)
Requires physical access to target hardware
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product espressif / usb_host_hid_driver
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-415

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-68657 impacting espressif usb_host_hid_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-68657.yaml
id: cve-2025-68657

info:
  name: espressif usb_host_hid_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-68657 affecting espressif usb_host_hid_driver.
    Evaluation: Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, calls to hid_host_device_close() can free...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-68657
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2025-68657
    cwe-id: CWE-415
  tags: cve,cve-2025-68657,espressif,usb_host_hid_driver,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "usb_host_hid_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-68657.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-68657
# Target: espressif usb_host_hid_driver | CVSS: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-68657 (espressif usb_host_hid_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against espressif usb_host_hid_driver scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-68657.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-68657
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install usb_host_hid_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade usb_host_hid_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update usb_host_hid_driver

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i usb_host_hid_driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i usb_host_hid_driver

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-68657 in espressif usb_host_hid_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update espressif usb_host_hid_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-68657?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-68657?

CVE-2025-68657 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-68657
Weakness CWE-415
Vendor espressif
Product usb_host_hid_driver
Published 2026-01-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H