CVE-2025-66678 Other in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary read and write operations via crafted requests in the Nil Hardware Editor utility, potentially leading to system compromise.

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-2025-66678?

CVE-2025-66678 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the HwRwDrv.sys component of Nil Hardware Editor Hardware Read & Write Utility v1.25.11.26 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary read and write operations via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-66678?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Faintsnow Hardware Read \& Write Utility.

How do I fix CVE-2025-66678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-66678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-66678 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-66678 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-45cq-3756-7x8c.

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