A security issue was discovered in GNU Wget2 when handling Metalink documents. The application fails to properly validate file paths provided in Metalink <file name> elements. An attacker can abuse this behavior to write files to unintended locations on the system. This can lead to data loss or potentially allow further compromise of the user’s environment.
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Information
Published : 2026-01-09 08:15
Updated : 2026-01-13 14:03
NVD link : CVE-2025-69194
Mitre link : CVE-2025-69194
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-69194
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CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
