CVE-2025-55037CWE-78

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22

Critical · published September 5, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A rogue command can slip through the cracks! An OS command injection vulnerability sits in TkEasyGUI versions before 1.0.22, allowing remote attackers to run arbitrary commands without authentication! 🔥 Think of this like a poorly designed restaurant kitchen that whips up dishes without checking the orders. If someone sneaks in a wild request through the front door, the kitchen could be preparing anything from a simple salad to a bizarre concoction nobody wanted! The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could hijack your server, manipulate sensitive data, or even launch attacks against other systems in your network. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it gives bad actors the keys to the castle! ⚠️

Put simply

Think of this like a poorly designed restaurant kitchen that whips up dishes without checking the orders. If someone sneaks in a wild request through the front door, the kitchen could be preparing anything from a simple salad to a bizarre concoction nobody wanted! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of special characters in OS commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious commands when the application processes external input. It's a critical flaw because it can be exploited by anyone without needing to log in.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could hijack your server, manipulate sensitive data, or even launch attacks against other systems in your network. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it gives bad actors the keys to the castle! ⚠️ To protect your systems, upgrade TkEasyGUI to version 1.0.22 or later immediately. Review your settings and ensure that external inputs are properly sanitized before processing. Implement strict input validation to minimize risks further. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be one step closer to securing your environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.02339 · 83.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-09-05T05:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 SEP 05:24Z
    Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22
    cvelistv5