How severe is CVE-2025-53964?

CVE-2025-53964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-53964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53964?

CVE-2025-53964 primarily affects Goldendict. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53964?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-53964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21824.

When was CVE-2025-53964 published?

CVE-2025-53964 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53964

CVE-2025-53964 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Goldendict with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-749.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21824
Weakness: CWE-749
Affected product: Goldendict
Published: 2025-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53964?: 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 a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-53964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53964?: CVE-2025-53964 primarily affects Goldendict. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-53964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21824.
When was CVE-2025-53964 published?: CVE-2025-53964 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:goldendict:goldendict:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:goldendict:goldendict:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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