CVE-2025-20094

HIGH
Published Feb 6, 2025 Modified Feb 4, 2026 CWE-422

Description

Unprotected Windows messaging channel ('Shatter') issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker sends a specially crafted message to the specific process of the Windows system where the product is running, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-422 CWE-422

Affected Products

Vendor Product
hummingheads defense_platform

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20094? +
Unprotected Windows messaging channel ('Shatter') issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker sends a specially crafted message to the specific process of the Windows system where the product is running, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-20094? +
CVE-2025-20094 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20094? +
CVE-2025-20094 affects products from hummingheads, specifically: defense_platform. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20094? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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