CVE-2025-53964

Description

GoldenDict 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 has an exposed dangerous method that allows reading and modifying files when a user adds a crafted dictionary and then searches for any term included in that dictionary.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/goldendict/goldendict/releases
https://github.com/tigr78/CVE-2025-53964

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53964?
CVE-2025-53964 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53964?
To fix CVE-2025-53964, 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-2025-53964 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-53964 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.
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