CVE-2025-14575
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Qt Network OpenSSL TLS backend allows rogue CA certificate loading
Description
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in the OpenSSL TLS backend of Qt Network (qtbase) in Qt Qt Framework (Unix) allows a local attacker to load a rogue CA certificate as a trusted system authority via a crafted certificate file placed in the application's working directory.
INFO
Published Date :
May 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 19, 2026, 2:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-14575
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3 |
Solution
- Update OpenSSL to the latest version.
- Update Qt Network (qtbase) to the latest version.
- Ensure application working directories are secure.
- Limit permissions for certificate file placement.
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-2025-14575.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/642967 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-14575 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-2025-14575
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3
May. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in the OpenSSL TLS backend of Qt Network (qtbase) in Qt Qt Framework (Unix) allows a local attacker to load a rogue CA certificate as a trusted system authority via a crafted certificate file placed in the application's working directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/642967