CVE-2025-13706 Details
Description
Tencent PatrickStar merge_checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tencent PatrickStar. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the merge_checkpoint endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27182.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Tencent PatrickStar, specifically within the merge_checkpoint endpoint. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied data, leading to the deserialization of untrusted data. As a result, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations, with the executed code running in the context of root. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Tencent has released a patch for this vulnerability. Details about the patch can be found in the official GitHub repository.
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Volerion
Assessed Dec 23, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Tencent/PatrickStar/commit/2384535503ea98cfe35ad04e20c0cfc7bf58d5d7 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1034/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Tencent PatrickStar | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 23, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |