CVE-2025-56513: quickminer — Exploit

Description

NiceHash QuickMiner 6.12.0 perform software updates over HTTP without validating digital signatures or hash checks. An attacker capable of intercepting or redirecting traffic to the update url and can hijack the update process and deliver arbitrary executables that are automatically executed, resulting in full remote code execution. This constitutes a critical supply chain attack vector. NOTE: the Supplier reports that the existence of an http://update.nicehash.com URL is a fabrication, and that there is no other use of HTTP (rather than HTTPS).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-494 CWE-494

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nicehash	quickminer	All

References

Exploits

https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-how-nicehashminers-auto-update-pipeline-enables-zero-click-rce-ed6a36b6769b https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-how-nicehashminers-auto-update-pipeline-enables-zero-click-rce-ed6a36b6769b

Other References

https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-zero-click-rce-in-nicehash-quickminer-cve-2025-56513-4a7190295e6c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-56513? +

NiceHash QuickMiner 6.12.0 perform software updates over HTTP without validating digital signatures or hash checks. An attacker capable of intercepting or redirecting traffic to the update url and can hijack the update process and deliver arbitrary executables that are automatically executed, resulting in full remote code execution. This constitutes a critical supply chain attack vector. NOTE: the Supplier reports that the existence of an http://update.nicehash.com URL is a fabrication, and that there is no other use of HTTP (rather than HTTPS). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-56513? +

CVE-2025-56513 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-56513? +

CVE-2025-56513 affects products from nicehash, specifically: quickminer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-56513? +

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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