CVE-2025-5180: Wondershare Filmora Installer NFWCHK.exe uncontrolled search path

Published May 26, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Wondershare Filmora 14.5.16. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library CRYPTBASE.dll of the file NFWCHK.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wondershare Filmora
All of the following
Wondershare Filmora=14.5.16
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 24, 57411
Event
via FIRST·03:31 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5180?

CVE-2025-5180 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5180?

To fix CVE-2025-5180, update Wondershare Filmora to the latest available version.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2025-5180?

CVE-2025-5180 affects the CRYPTBASE.dll in the NFWCHK.exe component of the Installer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-5180?

CVE-2025-5180 is a vulnerability that leads to uncontrolled search path manipulation.

5

Which software versions are impacted by CVE-2025-5180?

CVE-2025-5180 impacts Wondershare Filmora version 14.5.16.

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