CVE-2025-44016CWE-20

CVE-2025-44016

High · published December 11, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
21.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty request can bypass file integrity checks in TeamViewer DEX Client, essentially making the security measures less effective than a paper umbrella in a monsoon! ☔️ Think of it like a restaurant where the head chef mistakenly trusts a fake reservation under the name of a celebrity — the guests get in, and chaos ensues in the kitchen! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could slip a malicious file past security and execute arbitrary code with the same permissions as the Nomad Branch service, wreaking havoc on your system. This means they could manipulate data, install malware, or even disrupt services without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the head chef mistakenly trusts a fake reservation under the name of a celebrity — the guests get in, and chaos ensues in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass file integrity validation in the NomadBranch.exe service by providing a valid hash for a malicious file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution under the service's context.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could slip a malicious file past security and execute arbitrary code with the same permissions as the Nomad Branch service, wreaking havoc on your system. This means they could manipulate data, install malware, or even disrupt services without breaking a sweat! To protect your systems, immediately update TeamViewer DEX Client to version 25.11 or later. Additionally, review your configurations to ensure that only authorized files are processed, and consider implementing stricter validation checks. Don't wait — secure your environment now! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll boost your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00301 · 21.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-12-11T17:16Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
teamviewer/digital_employee_experience< 25.1125.11
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 11:24Z
    File Hash Validation Bypass in NomadBranch.exe
    cvelistv5