CVE-2025-53964

CRITICAL
Published Jul 17, 2025 Modified Nov 6, 2025 CWE-749

Description

GoldenDict 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 has an exposed dangerous method that allows reading and modifying files when a user adds a crafted dictionary and then searches for any term included in that dictionary.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-749 CWE-749

Affected Products

Vendor Product
goldendict goldendict
goldendict goldendict

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53964? +
GoldenDict 1.5.0 and 1.5.1 has an exposed dangerous method that allows reading and modifying files when a user adds a crafted dictionary and then searches for any term included in that dictionary. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2025-53964? +
CVE-2025-53964 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53964? +
CVE-2025-53964 affects products from goldendict, specifically: goldendict. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53964? +
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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