Is CVE-2025-7279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-7279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-7279 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-7279 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-7279?

CVE-2025-7279 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2025-7279

CWE-125Published: July 21, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IrfanView CADImage Plugin CGM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView CADImage Plugin. 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 parsing of CGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26213.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-7279 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.