CVE-2025-59374: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f3f3-7gxj-g763
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59374 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-59374 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59374
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f3f3-7gxj-g763
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-59374

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-59374, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

"UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED" Certain versions of the ASUS Live Update client were distributed with unauthorized modifications introduced through a supply chain compromise. The modified builds could cause devices meeting specific targeting conditions to perform unintended actions. Only devices that met these conditions and installed the compromised versions were affected. The Live Update client has already reached End-of-Support (EOS) in October 2021, and no currently supported devices or products are affected by this issue.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-59374 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59374
www.asus.com/news/hqfgvuyz6uyayj... WEB
https://www.asus.com/news/hqfgvuyz6uyayje1
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59374

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59374?
CVE-2025-59374 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59374?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59374?
CVE-2025-59374 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-59374?
CVE-2025-59374 is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-59374?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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