CVE-2025-13709: Tencent TFace · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects Tencent TFaceSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13709, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately restrict access to Tencent TFace restore_checkpoint functionality to trusted users and networks only, using network segmentation and access controls. 2) Employ strict input validation and sanitization on all data fed into TFace, especially data originating from untrusted sources or user inputs. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening files or visiting links from unknown or suspicious sources to reduce the likelihood of triggering the vulnerability. 4) Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to TFace processes, including unexpected deserialization attempts or privilege escalations. 5) Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous code execution or privilege escalation behaviors. 6) Maintain up-to-date backups of critical data and system states to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7) Engage with Tencent for timely updates and patches, and plan for rapid deployment once available. 8) Consider temporary disabling or isolating the restore_checkpoint feature if feasible until a patch is released. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the vulnerable function, user behavior, and monitoring specific to the vulnerability's exploitation vector.
Description
CVE-2025-13709 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Tencent TFace's restore_checkpoint function caused by deserialization of untrusted data. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a crafted file. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges due to improper validation of user-supplied data. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected systems. The CVSS score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. European organizations using Tencent TFace, especially in sectors relying on AI and facial recognition technologies, should prioritize patching and implement strict input validation and network segmentation. Countries with strong technology sectors and high adoption of Tencent products, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely to be affected. Immediate mitigation and monitoring are recommended to prevent potential exploitation.