CVE-2025-0459

libretro RetroArch Startup profapi.dll untrusted search path

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libretro RetroArch up to 1.19.1 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library profapi.dll of the component Startup. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: libretro RetroArch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.291476 vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.291476 signature permissions required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.474011 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0459?
CVE-2025-0459 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0459?
To fix CVE-2025-0459, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0459 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0459 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0459?
CVE-2025-0459 affects libretro RetroArch.
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