CVE-2025-65199

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.25%

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CVE-2025-65199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A command injection vulnerability exists in Windscribe for Linux Desktop App that allows a local user who is a member of the windscribe group to execute arbitrary commands as root via the 'adapterName' parameter of the 'changeMTU' function. Fixed in Windscribe v2.18.3-alpha and v2.18.8.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in Windscribe for Linux Desktop App that allows a local user who is a member of the windscribe group to execute arbitrary commands as root via the 'adapterName' parameter of the 'changeMTU' function. Fixed in Windscribe v2.18.3-alpha and v2.18.8.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
WindscribeWindscribe>= 2.10.1, <= 2.17.10—
WindscribeWindscribe2.18.1Alpha
WindscribeWindscribe2.18.3—
WindscribeWindscribe2.18.5—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65199?
A command injection vulnerability exists in Windscribe for Linux Desktop App that allows a local user who is a member of the windscribe group to execute arbitrary commands as root via the 'adapterName' parameter of the 'changeMTU' function. Fixed in Windscribe v2.18.3-alpha and v2.18.8.
How severe is CVE-2025-65199?
CVE-2025-65199 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65199?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST