What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Web Designer are affected by CVE-2025-1079?

CVE-2025-1079 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-1079?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-1079. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-1079?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Web Designer CVE-2025-1079

HIGH

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following (CWE-61)

2025-05-12 cve-coordination@google.com

Apple Google Information Disclosure Web Designer macOS

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 29, 2025 - 13:54 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 12, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature

AnalysisAI

Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-61. Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature Affected products include: Google Web Designer.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.