PatchTheCVECVE-2025-7427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Arm Development Studio before 2025 may allow an attacker to perform a DLL
CVE-2025-7427 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting arm development studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Arm Development Studio before 2025 may allow an attacker to perform a DLL hijacking attack. Successful exploitation could lead to local arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running Arm Development Studio.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-427 |
| Published | 2025-07-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-7427?
arm development studio: upgrade to 2025.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-7427 being exploited?
CVE-2025-7427 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-2025-7427 affect?
CVE-2025-7427 affects arm development studio. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Arm Development Studio before 2025 may allow an attacker to perform a DLL hijacking attack. Successful exploitation could lead to local arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running Arm Deve
How urgent is CVE-2025-7427?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.