CVE-2025-56513

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: September 30, 2025 Modified: October 15, 2025
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Description

NiceHash QuickMiner 6.12.0 perform software updates over HTTP without validating digital signatures or hash checks. An attacker capable of intercepting or redirecting traffic to the update url and can hijack the update process and deliver arbitrary executables that are automatically executed, resulting in full remote code execution. This constitutes a critical supply chain attack vector.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-how-nicehashminers-auto-update-pipeline-enables-zero-click-rce-ed6a36b6769b
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-zero-click-rce-in-nicehash-quickminer-cve-2025-56513-4a7190295e6c
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/@princep49036142/hijacking-the-miner-how-nicehashminers-auto-update-pipeline-enables-zero-click-rce-ed6a36b6769b
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
49th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-494

Affected Vendors

nicehash

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