CVE-2025-1079
CVE-2025-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Web Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14276
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Google Web Designer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1079?
- Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature
- How severe is CVE-2025-1079?
- CVE-2025-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-1079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-1079?
- CVE-2025-1079 affects Google Web Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-1079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-1079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-1079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14276.
- When was CVE-2025-1079 published?
- CVE-2025-1079 was published on 2025-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:web_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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