Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Discord by Discord Inc.
CVE-2025-4525

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Discord Inc.

Status
Discord
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4525?

A vulnerability has been identified in Discord version 1.0.9188 for Windows, affecting the WINSTA.dll library. This issue allows for an uncontrolled search path, which can be exploited by local attackers. The complexity of this attack is high, requiring specific conditions to be met for successful exploitation. Despite the disclosure of this vulnerability to the vendor, there has been no response. Users are advised to remain vigilant and apply any necessary updates or mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

Discord 1.0.9188

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-4525 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.308270
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308270
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.562788
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

shellkraft (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-4525 : Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Discord by Discord Inc.