CVE-2025-56814: n/a
A code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via embedding shell metacharacters.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-56814 describes a code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0. The vulnerability arises because the function improperly handles input containing shell metacharacters, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and official remediation details. There is no indication of active exploitation. The affected version is specifically OpenCPN 5.12.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system running OpenCPN 5.12.0, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the application. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid passing untrusted input to the wxExecute() function or restrict its usage. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2025-56814: n/a
Description
A code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via embedding shell metacharacters.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-56814 describes a code injection vulnerability in the wxExecute() function of OpenCPN v5.12.0. The vulnerability arises because the function improperly handles input containing shell metacharacters, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and official remediation details. There is no indication of active exploitation. The affected version is specifically OpenCPN 5.12.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system running OpenCPN 5.12.0, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the application. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid passing untrusted input to the wxExecute() function or restrict its usage. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3052d40b89be6888826d2e
Added to database: 6/15/2026, 7:30:28 PM
Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 8:16:55 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 4:56:29 AM
Views: 4
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