CVE-2025-7098: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162

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MEDIUM 5.6REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-7098 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting internet security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument name/folder leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The ve

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: comodo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-06 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comodo internet security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.3.4.8162

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.3.4.8162

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-security || rpm -q internet-security || internet-security --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.3.4.8162 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison internet-security sudo apt install internet-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.3.4.8162> sudo apt-mark hold internet-security

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

dnf --showduplicates list internet-security sudo dnf downgrade internet-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.3.4.8162> sudo dnf versionlock add internet-security

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-2025-7098?

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

Is CVE-2025-7098 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7098 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-2025-7098 affect?

CVE-2025-7098 affects internet security. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument name/folder leads to path tra

How urgent is CVE-2025-7098?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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