CVE-2025-1244

Summary

CVE-2025-1244 is a command injection vulnerability affecting the text editor Emacs. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary shell commands on a vulnerable system without requiring authentication. This can be achieved by luring users into visiting a maliciously crafted website or an HTTP URL with a redirect. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks and potential system compromise. Users are strongly encouraged to update their Emacs software as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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