CVE-2025-56814

CVE-2025-56814 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-77.

Key facts

Description

A code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via embedding shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-56814?
A code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via embedding shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2025-56814?
CVE-2025-56814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-56814 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.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56814?
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-2025-56814 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-56814 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210154.
When was CVE-2025-56814 published?
CVE-2025-56814 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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