CVE-2025-56513
NiceHash QuickMiner Unvalidated HTTP Updates Remote Code Execution
Description
NiceHash QuickMiner 6.12.0 perform software updates over HTTP without validating digital signatures or hash checks. An attacker capable of intercepting or redirecting traffic to the update url and can hijack the update process and deliver arbitrary executables that are automatically executed, resulting in full remote code execution. This constitutes a critical supply chain attack vector.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 30, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-56513
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Use HTTPS for all software updates.
- Validate digital signatures of updates.
- Implement hash checks for downloaded files.
- Verify update source authenticity.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NiceHash QuickMiner 6.12.0 perform software updates over HTTP without validating digital signatures or hash checks. An attacker capable of intercepting or redirecting traffic to the update url and can hijack the update process and deliver arbitrary executables that are automatically executed, resulting in full remote code execution. This constitutes a critical supply chain attack vector. Added Reference https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-how-nicehashminers-auto-update-pipeline-enables-zero-click-rce-ed6a36b6769b Added Reference https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-zero-click-rce-in-nicehash-quickminer-cve-2025-56513-4a7190295e6c