CVE-2025-1079 Details
Description
Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature
A client-side remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Google Web Designer versions prior to 16.2.0.0128 on macOS and Linux. The issue arises from improper symbolic link resolution in the application's preview feature, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on victims' computers. Exploitation on Windows is unlikely due to default policy restrictions on symbolic link creation.
Users can update to Google Web Designer version 16.2.0.0128 or later, available through the Google Web Designer website.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://balintmagyar.com/articles/google-web-designer-symlink-client-side-rce-cve-2025-1079 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
| CWE-61 | UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google web designer | < 16.2.0.0128 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |