CVE-2025-56803: Figma Desktop for Windows version 125.6.5 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local plugin loade

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HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-56803 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Figma Desktop for Windows version 125.6.5 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local plugin loader. An attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands by setting a crafted build field in the plugin's manifest.json. This field is passed to child_process.exec without validation, leading to possible RCE. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the behavior only allows a local user to attack himself via a local plugin. The local build

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: figma

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-03 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

figma desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 125.6.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 125.6.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 125.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison desktop sudo apt install desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_125.6.5> sudo apt-mark hold desktop

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list desktop sudo dnf downgrade desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_125.6.5> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-56803?

desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-56803 being exploited?

CVE-2025-56803 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-56803 affect?

CVE-2025-56803 affects desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Figma Desktop for Windows version 125.6.5 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local plugin loader. An attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands by setting a crafted build field in the plugin's manifest.json. This field is pas

How urgent is CVE-2025-56803?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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