CVE-2025-1079 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1079?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Web Designer, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel.

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Web Designer	< 16.2.0.0128
Apple	Macos	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-61

References

https://balintmagyar.com/articles/google-web-designer-symlink-client-side-rce-cvExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1079?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Web Designer, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel.