CVE-2025-5030 Ackites KillWxapkg wxapkg File Parser unpack.go processFile os command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted wxapkg files in the KillWxapkg Go library, requiring high complexity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-5030?
CVE-2025-5030 is a low-severity command injection vulnerability in Ackites KillWxapkg, published on 21 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Ackites KillWxapkg up to 2.4.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function processFile of the file internal/unpack/unpack.go of the component wxapkg File Parser. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5030?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/Ackites/KillWxapkg. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/Ackites/KillWxapkg Go | All versions | None |
github.com/Ackites/KillWxapkg Go | All versions to 1.1.0 | None |
github.com/Ackites/KillWxapkg Go | All versions to 1.1.0 | None |
Products include Ackites Killwxapkg.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5030?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2025-5030 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5030 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6p4-84vc-qc2w, GO-2025-3773.