CVE-2025-14307: Robocode · CWE-377
Affects RobocodeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:RedExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubrobo-code/robocodepkg:github/robo-code/robocodeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Restrict local access to systems running vulnerable versions of Robocode to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of exploitation by low-privilege attackers.
- Implement strict file system permissions and monitoring on directories used for temporary file creation to detect and prevent unauthorized file manipulations.
- Employ application sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential arbitrary code execution.
- Review and update internal development and deployment processes to avoid using vulnerable versions of Robocode; if possible, upgrade to a patched or newer version once available.
- Use host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to monitor for suspicious file system activity related to temporary files.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks of insecure temporary file handling and encourage reporting of unusual system behavior.
- If patching is not immediately possible, consider disabling or restricting the AutoExtract component to reduce attack surface.
- Conduct regular security audits focusing on temporary file handling mechanisms in all internally developed or third-party software.
Description
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.