CVE-2025-4540 MTSoftware C-Lodop CLodopPrintService unquoted search path
Local attackers can exploit an unquoted search path in the CLodopPrintService to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-4540?
CVE-2025-4540 is a high-severity vulnerability in MTSoftware C-Lodop, published on 11 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in MTSoftware C-Lodop 6.6.1.1 on Windows. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CLodopPrintService. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack needs to be approached locally. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.6.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-4540?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lodop C-Lodop.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4540?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-4540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-4540 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-4540 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w6r-h2m8-3mxg.