Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Wondershare Filmora by Wondershare
CVE-2025-5180

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wondershare

Status
Filmora
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5180?

A vulnerability exists in Wondershare Filmora 14.5.16 associated with the library CRYPTBASE.dll, located within the NFWCHK.exe component of the installer. This issue allows for an uncontrolled search path, which could be exploited by a local attacker. Although the complexity of exploiting this vulnerability is relatively high, the potential for public exploits poses a significant risk to system security. The vendor was notified of the vulnerability prior to public disclosure but did not provide a response.

Affected Version(s)

Filmora 14.5.16

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-2025-5180 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310268
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310268
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.580226
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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