CVE-2025-66575

Name: CVE-2025-66575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-04T21:16:10.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-66575 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.

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

CVSS 4.0

8.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veepn	Veepn	1.6.1

References

https://github.com/veepn/veepnBroken Link
https://veepn.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52088Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/veevpn-161-unquoted-service-path-remote-code-executionThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52088Exploit

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66575?

How severe is CVE-2025-66575?

CVE-2025-66575 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-66575?

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