CVE-2025-69195
7.6 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-69195 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu wget2. It was published on January 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A flaw was found in GNU Wget2. This vulnerability, a stack-based buffer overflow, occurs in the filename sanitization logic when processing attacker-controlled URL paths, particularly when filename restriction options are active. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted URL, which, upon user interaction with wget2, can lead to memory corruption. This can cause the application to crash and potentially allow for further malicious activities.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update wget2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gnu | wget2 | >= 2.1.0, < 2.2.1 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-69195?
CVE-2025-69195 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu wget2. It was published on January 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-69195?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-69195?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update wget2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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