CVE-2025-10539
Improper TLS Certificate Validation RCE via Malicious Update in DeskTime Time Tracking App
Description
Due to improper TLS certificate validation in the DeskTime Time Tracking App before version 1.3.674, attackers who can position themselves in the network path between the client and the DeskTime update servers can return a malicious executable in response to an update request. This allows the attacker to achieve user-level remote code execution on the affected client.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 28, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
551230f0-3615-47bd-b7cc-93e92e730bbf
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10539
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update DeskTime Time Tracking App to version 1.3.674 or later.
- Ensure TLS certificate validation is properly configured.
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-2025-10539.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://desktime.com/download | |
| https://r.sec-consult.com/desktime |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-10539 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-10539
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 551230f0-3615-47bd-b7cc-93e92e730bbf
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Due to improper TLS certificate validation in the DeskTime Time Tracking App before version 1.3.674, attackers who can position themselves in the network path between the client and the DeskTime update servers can return a malicious executable in response to an update request. This allows the attacker to achieve user-level remote code execution on the affected client. Added CWE CWE-295 Added CWE CWE-296 Added CWE CWE-494 Added Reference https://desktime.com/download Added Reference https://r.sec-consult.com/desktime