Vulnerability Description
A command injection flaw was found in the text editor Emacs. It could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on a vulnerable system. Exploitation is possible by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted website or an HTTP URL with a redirect.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1915
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1917
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1961
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1962
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1963
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1964
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2022
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2130
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2157
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2195
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2754
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-1244
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2345150
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/01/2
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=66390
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1244?
CVE-2025-1244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A command injection flaw was found in the text editor Emacs. It could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on a vulnerable system. Exploitation is possible by t...
How severe is CVE-2025-1244?
CVE-2025-1244 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.