CVE-2025-1079

Name: CVE-2025-1079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-12T20:15:21.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

6.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Web Designer	< 16.2.0.0128

References

https://balintmagyar.com/articles/google-web-designer-symlink-client-side-rce-cve-2025-1079Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

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

How severe is CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-1079?

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Source: NVD / NIST