CVE-2025-45095 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers with file system write access can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via an unquoted service path in Ad-Aware WebCompanion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-45095?
CVE-2025-45095 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Lavasoft Web Companion (also known as Ad-Aware WebCompanion) versions 8.9.0.1091 through 12.1.3.1037 installs the DCIService.exe service with an unquoted service path vulnerability. An attacker with write access to the file system could potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious executable in the unquoted path.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-45095?
How do I fix CVE-2025-45095?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-45095 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-45095 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-45095 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rv5-xg83-xccr.