Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Pro Installer
CVE-2025-14596

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Altera

Status
Quartus Prime Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-14596?

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in the Altera Quartus Prime Pro Installer for Windows, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through a search order hijacking mechanism. This vulnerability affects users of Quartus Prime Pro versions 24.1 through 24.3.1 and highlights the importance of securing installation processes to prevent malicious exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Quartus Prime Pro Windows 24.1 <= 24.3.1

References

https://www.altera.com/security/security-advisory/asa-0004

CVSS V4

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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