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CVE-2025-49148: thevindu-w clip_share_server · Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Affects thevindu-w clip_share_serverSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High : upgrade to 3.8.5 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.3High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 3.8.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Upgrade thevindu-w/clip_share_server to 3.8.5.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubthevindu-w/clip_share_serverpkg:github/thevindu-w/clip_share_serverOther threatsAffected
  • <3.8.5
Fixed in
  • 3.8.5

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AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately upgrade all instances of ClipShare Server to version 3.8.5 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until upgrades are complete, restrict write permissions to the ClipShare installation directory to trusted administrators only, preventing non-privileged users from placing malicious DLLs. Implement application whitelisting or code integrity policies to block unauthorized DLLs from loading. Monitor file system changes in the ClipShare directory for suspicious activity. Additionally, run ClipShare Server with the least privileges necessary and avoid running it under administrator accounts. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous DLL loading or privilege escalation attempts. Conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of local user exploitation. Finally, review and harden local access controls and audit logs to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts promptly.

Description

ClipShare is a lightweight and cross-platform tool for clipboard sharing. Prior to 3.8.5, ClipShare Server for Windows uses the default Windows DLL search order and loads system libraries like CRYPTBASE.dll and WindowsCodecs.dll from its own directory before the system path. A local, non-privileged user who can write to the folder containing clip_share.exe can place malicious DLLs there, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the server, and, if launched by an Administrator (or another elevated user), it results in a reliable local privilege escalation. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.8.5.

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