Unquoted File Path Vulnerability in Western Digital Kitfox for Windows
CVE-2025-57699

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Western Digital Corporation

Status
Western Digital Kitfox For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-57699?

The unquoted file path vulnerability in Western Digital Kitfox for Windows allows a user with write permissions on the root directory of the system drive to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This misconfiguration in the registration of a Windows service can lead to significant security risks, enabling unauthorized users to manipulate system resources and potentially compromising the integrity of affected systems. Users should ensure timely updates and implement best security practices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Western Digital Kitfox for Windows prior to 1.1.1.1

References

https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/w...
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN75211379/

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

CVSS V3.0

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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