Vulnerability Description
The YouDao plugin for StarDict, as used in stardict 3.0.7+git20220909+dfsg-6 in Debian trixie and elsewhere, sends an X11 selection to the dict.youdao.com and dict.cn servers via cleartext HTTP.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1110370
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2025/08/msg00076.html
- https://packages.debian.org/trixie/stardict
- https://packages.debian.org/trixie/stardict-gtk
- https://stardict-4.sourceforge.net/index_en.php
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/04/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/08/2
- https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1032732/3334850da49689e1/
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44872313
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55014?
CVE-2025-55014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The YouDao plugin for StarDict, as used in stardict 3.0.7+git20220909+dfsg-6 in Debian trixie and elsewhere, sends an X11 selection to the dict.youdao.com and dict.cn servers via cleartext HTTP.
How severe is CVE-2025-55014?
CVE-2025-55014 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.