CVE-2025-1244
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A command injection flaw was found in the text editor Emacs. It could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on a vulnerable system. Exploitation is possible by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted website or an HTTP URL with a redirect.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2025-02-12 15:15:18.430000
Last modified
2026-11-04 22:17:29.037000
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