Advisory Details

September 16th, 2025

Digilent WaveForms DWF3WORK File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-894
ZDI-CAN-26583

CVE ID CVE-2025-10203
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Digilent
AFFECTED PRODUCTS WaveForms
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Digilent WaveForms. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of DWF3WORK files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Digilent has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/relative-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-digilent-waveforms.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-07-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-09-16 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-09-16 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT kimiya
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