Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU114401

Unquoted Search Path or Element in Kitfox - CVE-2025-57699

Published: August 25, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114401

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57699

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Western Digital

Affected software:
Kitfox

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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