CVE-2025-66575
CVE-2025-66575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veepn 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201266
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Veepn
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-66575?
- VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.
- How severe is CVE-2025-66575?
- CVE-2025-66575 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-2025-66575 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-66575?
- CVE-2025-66575 affects Veepn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-66575?
- 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-2025-66575 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-66575 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201266.
- When was CVE-2025-66575 published?
- CVE-2025-66575 was published on 2025-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/veepn/veepn
- https://veepn.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52088
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/veevpn-161-unquoted-service-path-remote-code-execution
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veepn:veepn:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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