CVE-2025-52541: High severity Xilinx Vivado vulnerability
Published Feb 11, 2026
·Updated
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Vivado could allow a local attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xilinx Vivado
Event History
Feb 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-52541?
The severity of CVE-2025-52541 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-52541?
To fix CVE-2025-52541, ensure that you apply the latest patches provided by Xilinx for the Vivado software.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-52541?
CVE-2025-52541 affects users of Xilinx Vivado software, particularly those who may have local access to a vulnerable system.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-52541?
CVE-2025-52541 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability that could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Can CVE-2025-52541 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-52541 cannot be directly exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.