CVE-2025-69195: wget2 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects wget2Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.6 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Debiandebian/wget2pkg:deb/debian/wget2Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Upgrade to a patched version of GNU Wget2 once available from official sources to eliminate the vulnerability. 2. Until a patch is released, avoid using wget2 2.1.0 with untrusted or user-supplied URLs, especially when filename restriction options are enabled. 3. Implement input validation and sanitization at higher application layers to prevent malicious URLs from reaching wget2. 4. Use sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential crashes or exploitation when wget2 is invoked. 5. Monitor wget2 usage logs for unusual URL patterns or crashes that may indicate exploitation attempts. 6. Employ network-level controls to restrict wget2 access to trusted sources only. 7. Educate users and administrators about the risks of processing untrusted URLs with wget2 and enforce strict operational procedures.
Description
A flaw was found in GNU Wget2. This vulnerability, a stack-based buffer overflow, occurs in the filename sanitization logic when processing attacker-controlled URL paths, particularly when filename restriction options are active. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted URL, which, upon user interaction with wget2, can lead to memory corruption. This can cause the application to crash and potentially allow for further malicious activities.