CVE-2025-53964 — CRITICAL (9.6)

Vulnerability Description

GoldenDict 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 has an exposed dangerous method that allows reading and modifying files when a user adds a crafted dictionary and then searches for any term included in that dictionary.

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Goldendict	Goldendict	1.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-749

References

https://github.com/goldendict/goldendict/releasesRelease Notes
https://github.com/tigr78/CVE-2025-53964ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-53964?

CVE-2025-53964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). GoldenDict 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 has an exposed dangerous method that allows reading and modifying files when a user adds a crafted dictionary and then searches for any term included in that dictionary.

How severe is CVE-2025-53964?

CVE-2025-53964 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53964?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Goldendict Goldendict.