Vulnerability Description
open_actions.py in kitty before 0.41.0 does not ask for user confirmation before running a local executable file that may have been linked from an untrusted document (e.g., a document opened in KDE ghostwriter).
CVSS Score
4.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kovidgoyal | Kitty | < 0.41.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ghostwriter.kde.org/documentation/#linksProduct
- https://github.com/0xBenCantCode/CVE-2025-43929Exploit
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/ce5cfdd9caf44c538af800a07162e1f49bd53Patch
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/compare/v0.40.1...v0.41.0Patch
- https://hitman.services/cve-2025-43929/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43929?
CVE-2025-43929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). open_actions.py in kitty before 0.41.0 does not ask for user confirmation before running a local executable file that may have been linked from an untrusted document (e.g., a document opened in KDE gh...
How severe is CVE-2025-43929?
CVE-2025-43929 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43929?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kovidgoyal Kitty.