CVE-2025-0651

File symlink abuse might lead to deleting files belonging to SYSTEM user

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Cloudflare WARP on Windows allows File Manipulation. User with a low system privileges  can create a set of symlinks inside the C:\ProgramData\Cloudflare\warp-diag-partials folder. After triggering the 'Reset all settings" option the WARP service will delete the files that the symlink was pointing to. Given the WARP service operates with System privileges this might lead to deleting files owned by the System user. This issue affects WARP: before 2024.12.492.0.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Cloudflare WARP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://developers.cloudflare.com/warp-client/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0651?
CVE-2025-0651 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0651?
To fix CVE-2025-0651, 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-2025-0651 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0651 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-2025-0651?
CVE-2025-0651 affects Cloudflare WARP.
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