CVE-2025-66575 VeeVPN 1.6.1 - Unquoted Service Path Remote Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via an unquoted service path in VeeVPN during startup or reboot.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-66575?
CVE-2025-66575 is a high-severity vulnerability in VeePN VeeVPN, published on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-66575?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Veepn Veepn.
How do I fix CVE-2025-66575?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-66575 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-66575 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-66575 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-388g-pgp3-x5mx.