Docker · Docker · CVE-2025-32955
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Harden-Runner versions 0.12.0 through 2.12.0
**Description**
Harden-Runner is a CI/CD security agent that works like an EDR for GitHub Actions runners. The `disable-sudo` policy option is intended to prevent the GitHub Actions runner user from using sudo by removing the runner user from the sudoers file. However, this control can be bypassed as the runner user, being part of the docker group, can interact with the Docker daemon to launch privileged containers or access the host filesystem, allowing the attacker to regain root access or restore the sudoers file, effectively bypassing the restriction.
**Recommendations**
Update to version 2.12.0 or later to patch the `disable-sudo` bypass vulnerability.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the runner user's access to the Docker daemon to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Avoid using the `disable-sudo` policy option until the issue is resolved.