CVE-2025-69194
Published: Jan 9, 2026
Modified: Feb 26, 2026
CVSS v3.1
8.8
Description
A security issue was discovered in GNU Wget2 when handling Metalink documents. The application fails to properly validate file paths provided in Metalink <file name> elements. An attacker can abuse this behavior to write files to unintended locations on the system. This can lead to data loss or potentially allow further compromise of the user’s environment.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Unknown | wget2 | affected 0 - <= 2.2.0unaffected 2.2.1 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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