CVE-2025-14307 is a critical security vulnerability classified under CWE-377 (Insecure Temporary File) affecting the Robocode Project's AutoExtract component in version 1.9.3.6. The vulnerability arises from the improper implementation of the createTempFile method, which fails to securely create temporary files. This insecure creation allows attackers to exploit race conditions—timing attacks where an attacker can manipulate the temporary file creation process before the file is securely locked or created. Such exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution or the overwriting of critical files, compromising system integrity and availability. The attack vector is local (AV:L), requiring low attack complexity (AC:L) and low privileges (PR:L), but no user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level (VC:H, VI:H, VA:H), with a scope change (SC:H) indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The vulnerability was published on December 9, 2025, with no known exploits in the wild yet, but the critical CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 underscores the urgency of addressing it. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate mitigation strategies to prevent exploitation.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14307 can be significant, especially in environments where Robocode is used for educational, research, or development purposes. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution, allowing attackers to escalate privileges, manipulate or destroy critical files, and disrupt operations. This can compromise sensitive data confidentiality, system integrity, and availability, potentially leading to broader network compromise if the affected systems are part of larger infrastructures. Organizations relying on Robocode in universities, training centers, or software development environments may face operational disruptions and reputational damage. The local attack vector means insider threats or compromised low-privilege accounts pose a particular risk. Given the high severity and potential for scope escalation, failure to mitigate this vulnerability could facilitate lateral movement within networks, increasing the risk of widespread compromise in European enterprises.

1. Restrict local access to systems running vulnerable versions of Robocode to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of exploitation by low-privilege attackers. 2. Implement strict file system permissions and monitoring on directories used for temporary file creation to detect and prevent unauthorized file manipulations. 3. Employ application sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential arbitrary code execution. 4. 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. 5. Use host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to monitor for suspicious file system activity related to temporary files. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risks of insecure temporary file handling and encourage reporting of unusual system behavior. 7. If patching is not immediately possible, consider disabling or restricting the AutoExtract component to reduce attack surface. 8. Conduct regular security audits focusing on temporary file handling mechanisms in all internally developed or third-party software.