CVE-2025-1079

HIGH
Published May 12, 2025 Modified Jul 29, 2025 CWE-61 CWE-59

Description

Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61
CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor Product
google web_designer
apple macos
linux linux_kernel

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1079? +
Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-1079? +
CVE-2025-1079 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1079? +
CVE-2025-1079 affects products from apple, google, linux, specifically: linux_kernel, macos, web_designer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-1079? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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