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CVE-2025-13669

6.7 · MEDIUM

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera High Level Synthesis Compiler on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects High Level Synthesis Compiler: from 19.1 through 2…

Published Dec 12, 2025CWE-427EPSS 0.12%

Overview

CVE-2025-13669 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera High Level Synthesis Compiler on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects High Level Synthesis Compiler: from 19.1 through 24.3.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13669?

CVE-2025-13669 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-13669?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-13669?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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