CVE-2025-54071 RomM's authenticated arbitrary file write vulnerability can lead to Remote Code Execution
Authenticated users can write arbitrary files to any location, leading to remote code execution on the RomM server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-54071?
CVE-2025-54071 is a critical vulnerability in rommapp romm, published on 21 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
RomM (ROM Manager) allows users to scan, enrich, browse and play their game collections with a clean and responsive interface. In versions 4.0.0-beta.3 and below, an authenticated arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in the /api/saves endpoint. This can lead to Remote Code Execution on the system. The vulnerability permits arbitrary file write operations, allowing attackers to create or modify files at any filesystem location with user-supplied content. A user with viewer role or Scope.ASSETS_WRITE permission or above is required to pass authentication checks. The vulnerability is fixed in version 4.0.0-beta.4.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-54071?
How do I fix CVE-2025-54071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-54071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-54071 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-54071 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgxf-hggc-qqmq.