Vulnerability Description
BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.6.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. By placing a malicious DLL with the name uuid.dll in the folder C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\, an attacker can execute arbitrary code every time BleachBit is run. This issue has been patched in version 4.9.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit/commit/dafeba57dcb14c7ec4a97224ff1408f6b0
- https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit/security/advisories/GHSA-ghph-v4x4-vr3c
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-32780?
CVE-2025-32780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.6.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. By placing a malicious DLL with the name uu...
How severe is CVE-2025-32780?
CVE-2025-32780 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-32780?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.