CVE-2025-43929

Public Exploit

Description

open_actions.py in kitty before 0.41.0 does not ask for user confirmation before running a local executable file that may have been linked from an untrusted document (e.g., a document opened in KDE ghostwriter).

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory hitman.services
Affected: kitty project kitty
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/ce5cfdd9caf44c538af800a07162e1f49bd53c35 patch
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/compare/v0.40.1...v0.41.0 patch
https://ghostwriter.kde.org/documentation/#links product
https://hitman.services/cve-2025-43929/ third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/0xBenCantCode/CVE-2025-43929 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43929?
CVE-2025-43929 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-43929?
To fix CVE-2025-43929, 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-2025-43929 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-43929 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-43929?
CVE-2025-43929 affects kitty project kitty.
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