CVE-2025-7231: INVT VT-Designer · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects INVT VT-DesignerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2025
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| INVT VT-Designer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately identify and inventory all instances of INVT VT-Designer 2.1.13 in their environment. Until a vendor patch is released, implement strict controls on file handling: restrict the opening of PM3 files to trusted sources only, and educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of VT-Designer. Network segmentation should isolate systems running VT-Designer from less trusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor for unusual process behavior or memory anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting exploitation patterns related to out-of-bounds writes and remote code execution. Once a patch is available, prioritize its deployment. Finally, review and enhance phishing defenses and user awareness training to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks delivering malicious PM3 files.
Description
INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT VT-Designer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PM3 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25724.