CVE-2025-59288

Name: CVE-2025-59288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-14T17:16:11.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59288 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Github: Playwright allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Github: Playwright allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Playwright	< 1.55.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59288Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59288?

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Github: Playwright allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.

How severe is CVE-2025-59288?

CVE-2025-59288 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59288?

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-2025-59288?

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Source: NVD / NIST