Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Products on Windows
CVE-2025-14625

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Altera

Status
Quartus Prime Standard
Quartus Prime Lite
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-14625?

The vulnerability allows for search order hijacking within the Altera Quartus Prime Standard and Lite software on Windows, specifically affecting the Nios II Command Shell modules. This issue permits attackers to exploit the search path configuration, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. Users are encouraged to review their versions to ensure they are not using affected releases.

Affected Version(s)

Quartus Prime Lite Windows 19.1 <= 24.1

Quartus Prime Standard Windows 19.1 <= 24.1

References

https://www.altera.com/security/security-advisory/asa-0005
https://community.altera.com/kb/knowledge-base/how-to-mit...

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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