CVE-2025-55037
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Publication date: 2025-09-05

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

Assigner: JPCERT/CC

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by a remote unauthenticated attacker if the settings are configured to construct messages from external sources.
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Published
2025-09-05
Last Modified
2025-09-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-55037
EUVD
EUVD-2025-26998
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kujirahand tkeasygui *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-55037 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22. It occurs because the software improperly neutralizes special elements used in OS commands. If the settings allow constructing messages from external sources, a remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. This can lead to full compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, and availability, as attackers may run malicious commands with the privileges of the running program, potentially leading to data theft, system damage, or further network compromise. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update TkEasyGUI to version 1.0.22 or later, as released by the developer kujirahand on GitHub. [1]

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