CVE-2025-65199 Details
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in Windscribe for Linux Desktop App that allows a local user who is a member of the windscribe group to execute arbitrary commands as root via the 'adapterName' parameter of the 'changeMTU' function. Fixed in Windscribe v2.18.3-alpha and v2.18.8.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Windscribe VPN desktop application for Linux. This vulnerability allows local users who are members of the windscribe group to execute arbitrary commands as root. The issue arises in the 'changeMTU' function, where the 'adapterName' parameter is improperly sanitized before being passed to a command execution utility. The vulnerability has been fixed in Windscribe versions 2.18.3-alpha and 2.18.8.
Users are advised to update to Windscribe version 2.18.3-alpha or 2.18.8.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 18, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 8, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Product |
| https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/compare/v2.18.2...v2.18.3?diff=unified&w#diff-57e27ab201a1a612609087b839e03bf87a5a063ffcc3f465a6245469bc102754 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Patch |
| https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/compare/v2.18.2...v2.18.3?diff=unified&w#diff-cfc5df17057ed92112ae70a42c81c57c79f434429210ff881fb0771cf8e39b4c | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Patch |
| https://hackingbydoing.wixsite.com/hackingbydoing/post/windscribe-vpn-local-privilege-escalation | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | ExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory |
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-25-343-01.json | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-65199 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| windscribe windscribe | >= 2.10.1, <= 2.17.10 2.18.1 alpha 2.18.3 2.18.5 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 10, 2025 | New CVE Received | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |