CVE-2025-14498 is a vulnerability identified in TradingView Desktop version 2.11.0.7073, which is built on the Electron framework. The flaw is categorized under CWE-427, indicating an uncontrolled search path element issue. Specifically, the application improperly loads a script file from an unsecured or untrusted location within its Electron configuration. This misconfiguration allows a local attacker, who already has the ability to execute code with limited privileges on the system, to escalate their privileges by injecting malicious code through the manipulated search path. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have some initial foothold on the system. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity due to the combination of local attack vector, low complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public exploits or patches are currently available, but the vulnerability was published by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) under the identifier ZDI-CAN-27395. The flaw stems from Electron’s handling of script loading paths, a common vector for local privilege escalation when applications do not securely validate or restrict search paths for executable components.

For European organizations, particularly those in the financial sector that rely on TradingView Desktop for market analysis and trading activities, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive financial data, manipulation of trading activities, or disruption of business operations. The compromise of user accounts with elevated privileges could facilitate lateral movement within corporate networks, increasing the risk of broader organizational impact. Given TradingView’s popularity among traders and financial analysts, the confidentiality and integrity of critical financial information could be jeopardized. Additionally, the availability of affected systems could be impacted if attackers deploy destructive payloads or ransomware. The requirement for initial local code execution means that organizations with weak endpoint security or those susceptible to phishing or malware infections are at higher risk. The absence of a patch at the time of disclosure further elevates the urgency for proactive mitigation.

1. Restrict local user permissions to minimize the ability to execute unauthorized code, especially on systems running TradingView Desktop. 2. Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of untrusted scripts or binaries in directories used by TradingView Desktop or Electron. 3. Monitor file system and process activity for unusual script loading or execution patterns related to TradingView Desktop. 4. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block privilege escalation attempts. 5. Educate users to avoid executing untrusted code and maintain strong endpoint security hygiene to prevent initial foothold by attackers. 6. Regularly audit and harden Electron application configurations to ensure secure search paths and script loading practices. 7. Stay alert for vendor updates or patches from TradingView and apply them promptly once available. 8. Consider isolating TradingView Desktop usage to dedicated, hardened environments to limit potential impact. 9. Use network segmentation to restrict lateral movement if a local compromise occurs. 10. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focusing on local privilege escalation vectors within critical user environments.