How severe is CVE-2025-13709?

CVE-2025-13709 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-2025-13709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-13709?

CVE-2025-13709 affects Tencent Tface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13709?

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-2025-13709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-13709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204969.

When was CVE-2025-13709 published?

CVE-2025-13709 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-13709

CVE-2025-13709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tencent Tface 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204969
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Tencent Tface
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tencent TFace restore_checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tencent TFace. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the restore_checkpoint function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27185.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13709?: Tencent TFace restore_checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tencent TFace. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the restore_checkpoint function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27185.
How severe is CVE-2025-13709?: CVE-2025-13709 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-2025-13709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-13709?: CVE-2025-13709 affects Tencent Tface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13709?: 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-2025-13709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-13709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204969.
When was CVE-2025-13709 published?: CVE-2025-13709 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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