CVE-2025-69194
Wget2: arbitrary file write via metalink path traversal in gnu wget2
Description
A security issue was discovered in GNU Wget2 when handling Metalink documents. The application fails to properly validate file paths provided in Metalink <file name> elements. An attacker can abuse this behavior to write files to unintended locations on the system. This can lead to data loss or potentially allow further compromise of the user’s environment.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 9, 2026, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 9, 2026, 8:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-69194
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 92fb86c3-55a5-4fb5-9c3f-4757b9e96dc5 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update GNU Wget2 to the latest version.
- Apply security patches for Wget2.
- Validate Metalink file path handling.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-69194 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-69194.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-69194 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2425773 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-69194 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-69194
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
PoC for CVE-2025-69194, a Path Traversal vulnerability in GNU Wget2 <= 2.2.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to achieve arbitrary file write or overwrite on the victim's filesystem by providing a malicious Metalink file with manipulated file name attributes.
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security issue was discovered in GNU Wget2 when handling Metalink documents. The application fails to properly validate file paths provided in Metalink <file name> elements. An attacker can abuse this behavior to write files to unintended locations on the system. This can lead to data loss or potentially allow further compromise of the user’s environment. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-69194 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2425773