CVE-2025-1079: google web_designer UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-05-2025Last modified 12-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-1079 is a high (CVSS 7.8) UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in google web_designer. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 12-05-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Client RCE on macOS and Linux via improper symbolic link resolution in Google Web Designer's preview feature
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.16% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (balintmagyar.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-61UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) FollowingThe product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Affected systems
Google1 product
- web_designer< 16.2.0.0128
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- balintmagyar.com/articles/google-web-designer-symlink-client-side-rce-cve-2025-1079ExploitThird Party Advisory