Evidence used
- No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
- EPSS is 0.33% for the current model date.
BlackTreeCVE IntelligenceFull vulnerability report · 2025
CVE-2025-13947High confidence
Webkit: webkitgtk: remote user-assisted information disclosure via file drag-and-drop
The WebKitGTK Team · webkitgtk
Official source article: Red Hat RHSA-2025:22789 ↗. Check the applicable product and release in the original source.
7.4HighCVSS 3.1
Patch only the product branches with a verified fix
Fix availability varies by productHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 2 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
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Open reassessment dashboard →Operational reassessment
Published severity in operational context
Published severityHigh→Operational priority:High, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Compensating controls
- Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
- Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
- Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
- Confirm that the asset runs The WebKitGTK Team webkitgtk and falls inside the recorded affected range.
- Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
- Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
- Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Remediation availability differs by product scope
Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 2 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
- Debian Security Tracker: 2 affected package states with no published fix
Distribution package intelligence
10 package statesRelease-specific package status
Debian, ubuntu findings are scoped to the named distribution, release and source package. An absent finding does not mean a package is unaffected.
Package result overrides the generic status
BlackTree has verified remediation for at least one product or source, but the relevant distribution still reports no fixed package for 2 affected package states shown here. Treat those rows as affected with no fix until that distribution publishes a fixed version.
Repository candidate not checked
A published vendor fix does not prove that a matching update is enabled and installable on a particular asset. Confirm the local package candidate before scheduling remediation.
| Distribution release | Source package | Vendor state | Fixed version | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian trixietrixie · source | webkit2gtk | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1~deb13u1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian trixietrixie · source | wpewebkit | Affected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open. | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian bookwormbookworm · source | webkit2gtk | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1~deb12u1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian bookwormbookworm · source | wpewebkit | Affected, no fix publishedDebian currently tracks this release as open. | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian forkyforky · source | webkit2gtk | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian forkyforky · source | wpewebkit | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian sidsid · source | webkit2gtk | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian sidsid · source | wpewebkit | Vendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release. | 2.50.3-1 | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTSnoble · standard archive | qtwebkit-opensource-src | Under evaluationCanonical reports that the package might be affected and still needs evaluation or fixing. | Not published in this feed | Canonical Ubuntu Security ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026 |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTSnoble · standard archive | webkit2gtk | Vendor fix publishedCanonical reports that a fixed source package version has been published. Repository candidate availability is not checked by BlackTree. | 2.50.3-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | Canonical Ubuntu Security ↗Source updated 5 Oct 2026 |
High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 2 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Fix availability varies by product01
What, why and how
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. This vulnerability allows remote, user-assisted information disclosure that can reveal any file the user is permitted to read via abusing the file drag-and-drop mechanism where WebKitGTK does not verify that drag operations originate from outside the browser.
What
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. This vulnerability allows remote, user-assisted information disclosure that can reveal any file the user is permitted to read via abusing the file drag-and-drop mechanism where WebKitGTK does not verify that drag operations originate from outside the browser.
Why
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.
What
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. This vulnerability allows remote, user-assisted information disclosure that can reveal any file the user is permitted to read via abusing the file drag-and-drop mechanism where WebKitGTK does not verify that drag operations originate from outside the browser.
Why
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.
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Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation No confirmed evidence
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material None recorded
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
- Likely attack path
- a network path → Origin Validation Error → obtain information outside the intended access boundary
- Attack surface
- Network
- Privileges required
- None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
- User interaction
- Required interaction required
- Attack complexity
- Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
- Security boundary
- Changed: exploitation can affect a different security authority
- Weakness
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CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness. - CWE-346 ↗
CWE-346: Origin Validation Error. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
- CVSS vector
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CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NCommon Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UIRequiredUser interaction: Another user must perform an action for exploitation to succeed.SChangedScope: The attack can affect a component governed by a different security authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.INoneIntegrity impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.- Post-exploitation / living off the land
- No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
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Patch and workaround
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
- Status
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Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change. - Fix availability varies by product
- Affected
- webkitgtk: < 2.50.3
- Fixed
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el7_9 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8: 0:2.50.3-1.el8_10 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_2 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_4 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_4 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_8 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_8 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_7 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_0 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_2 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_4 < *
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_6 < *
- Action
- Use the product-specific evidence above. Patch only products with a verified fixed release, and keep every affected or under-investigation state without a matching fix in the remediation queue.
- Workaround
- No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
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Evidence and provenance
Published 3 Dec 2025 · Last source change 29 Jun 2026, 20:30 UTC · CWE-346 · Origin Validation Error
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
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The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2025-200738
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCISA ADP
NVD statusNVD not scheduled
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Material change intelligence
View recent updates ↗What changed after publication
- Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.CNA ↗
- Before
- < 2.50.3 · Fixed: 0:2.50.3-2.el7_9 < *; 0:2.50.3-1.el8_10 < *; 0:2.50.3-2.el8_2 < *; 0:2.50.3-2.el8_4 < *; 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *
- After
- webkitgtk: < 2.50.3 · Fixed: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el7_9 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8: 0:2.50.3-1.el8_10 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_2 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_4 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_4 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_6 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_8 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-2.el8_8 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_7 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_0 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_2 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_4 < *; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support: 0:2.50.3-1.el9_6 < *
CVE published
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
- CVE
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
- CVSS
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
- EPSS
- Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
- CWE
- Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
- CNA
- CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
- CISA ADP
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
- NVD
- National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
- CERT / CSIRT
- A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
- PoC
- Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
- CSAF
- Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
- LoTL
- Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.