Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-44090 is a reported code-execution flaw in OhSoft CoffeeZip 4.8.0.0. An attacker could use a crafted archive to compromise a computer after user interaction. Successful exploitation could expose data, alter systems, or interrupt operations. The supplied sources do not establish broader affected versions or a confirmed fix.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint risk where CoffeeZip 4.8.0.0 is present. Promptly establish the installed footprint and apply vendor-confirmed remediation or temporary restrictions. Organization-wide emergency action is not supported without evidence of deployment or active exploitation.
Technical view
The record describes arbitrary code execution involving a crafted archive. CVSS 3.1 scores it 8.8: network-accessible delivery, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. It is classified as CWE-693. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete despite the description naming CoffeeZip 4.8.0.0.
Likely exposure
Prioritize endpoints with CoffeeZip 4.8.0.0 installed, especially where users receive or download untrusted archives. Exposure beyond that version cannot be determined from the supplied sources. Inventory results, archive-handling practices, and endpoint controls will materially affect organizational risk.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle marks this CVE as absent from KEV and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation reportedly requires a crafted archive and user interaction. Public proof-of-concept status cannot be confirmed solely from the supplied reference metadata, so defenders should not treat exploitation as established.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are the incomplete affected-product metadata, unspecified vulnerable mechanism, unconfirmed patch status, and lack of cited exploitation evidence. Validate claims against the CVE record, vendor page, and public researcher reference. Avoid extending impact to other CoffeeZip versions without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize systems running CoffeeZip 4.8.0.0.
- Check OhSoft guidance for a confirmed fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Restrict CoffeeZip from opening untrusted archives until remediation is confirmed.
- Use endpoint controls to block or contain unexpected child processes from archive utilities.
- Educate affected users not to download or execute unsolicited archive files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory CoffeeZip installations and record exact versions.
- Review vendor guidance to verify whether installed versions are supported or fixed.
- Inspect endpoint telemetry for suspicious processes associated with CoffeeZip or recently opened archives.
- Confirm controls restrict untrusted archive handling on affected endpoints.
- Re-scan remediated systems and document remaining exceptions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ohsoft.net/update/download.phpCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/OV-0-VO/Public-references/blob/main/CVE-2025-44090.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Protection Mechanism Failure
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