CVE-2025-3155
Yelp: arbitrary file read
7.4CVSSHIGH
Description
A flaw was found in Yelp. The Gnome user help application allows the help document to execute arbitrary scripts. This vulnerability allows malicious users to input help documents, which may exfiltrate user files to an external environment.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Yelp
wiki.gnome.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/04/1
openwall.com
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-3155
access.redhat.com
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Timeline
Published
Apr 3, 2025
Last Updated
Aug 12, 2025
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