What is the severity of CVE-2025-4261?

CVE-2025-4261 has been classified as critical due to its potential for code injection.

What does CVE-2025-4261 affect?

CVE-2025-4261 affects the function run_single in the file factool/factool/math/tool.py of GAIR-NLP factool.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4261?

To fix CVE-2025-4261, upgrade GAIR-NLP factool to a version beyond 3f3914bc090b644be044b7e0005113c135d8b20f.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4261?

CVE-2025-4261 is a code injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate the execution of code.

Is my system safe from CVE-2025-4261 if I use an updated version of GAIR-NLP factool?

Yes, using an updated version of GAIR-NLP factool that addresses CVE-2025-4261 will generally enhance your system's security against this vulnerability.

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CVE-2025-4261

medium

5.3

CWE

94 74

5/5/2025

CVE-2025-4261: GAIR-NLP factool tool.py run_single code injection

First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in GAIR-NLP factool up to 3f3914bc090b644be044b7e0005113c135d8b20f. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function run_single of the file factool/factool/math/tool.py. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GAIR-NLP Factool	<=3f3914bc090b644be044b7e0005113c135d8b20f

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4261?
CVE-2025-4261 has been classified as critical due to its potential for code injection.
What does CVE-2025-4261 affect?
CVE-2025-4261 affects the function run_single in the file factool/factool/math/tool.py of GAIR-NLP factool.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4261?
To fix CVE-2025-4261, upgrade GAIR-NLP factool to a version beyond 3f3914bc090b644be044b7e0005113c135d8b20f.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4261?
CVE-2025-4261 is a code injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate the execution of code.
Is my system safe from CVE-2025-4261 if I use an updated version of GAIR-NLP factool?
Yes, using an updated version of GAIR-NLP factool that addresses CVE-2025-4261 will generally enhance your system's security against this vulnerability.

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