CVE-2025-13709 Details
Description
Tencent TFace restore_checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tencent TFace. 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 restore_checkpoint function. 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-27185.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Tencent TFace. This issue arises from the restore_checkpoint function, where user-supplied data is not properly validated, allowing for the deserialization of untrusted data. As a result, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, with the executed code running in the context of the root user. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file.
Tencent has released a patch for this vulnerability. Users can update to the latest version of TFace to address this issue.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 24, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Tencent/TFace/commit/7b2eed297d43dcdd1e3d45bfdfc950478e3af5d9 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1036/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| tencent tface | < 2025-09-29 |
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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 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 23, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |