CVE-2025-14307
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit insecure temporary file creation in Robocode's AutoExtract component, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or file overwrites through race conditions. It affects all users running Robocode version 1.9.3.6 with the vulnerable component enabled.
💻 Affected Systems
- Robocode
📦 What is this software?
Robocode by Robocode
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise through arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the Robocode process, potentially leading to complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Local file corruption or overwriting of sensitive files, potentially causing data loss or denial of service.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if running with minimal privileges and proper file system permissions, though temporary file manipulation remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access and knowledge of race condition timing, making it moderately complex to execute reliably.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check GitHub PR #68 for specific fix version
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/robo-code/robocode/pull/68
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review GitHub PR #68 for the security fix. 2. Update to the patched version of Robocode. 3. Restart any running Robocode instances.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Run with minimal privileges
allExecute Robocode with the lowest possible user privileges to limit potential damage from exploitation.
Disable AutoExtract component
allIf AutoExtract functionality is not required, disable it to remove the vulnerable component.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file system permissions to limit write access to temporary directories.
- Monitor temporary directory for suspicious file creation patterns and set up alerts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Robocode version 1.9.3.6 and verify if AutoExtract component is enabled in configuration.Check Version:
Check Robocode about dialog or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Update to patched version from GitHub PR #68 and verify temporary file creation uses secure methods.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual temporary file creation patterns in system logs
- Multiple rapid file creation/deletion events in Robocode directories
Network Indicators:
- None - this is a local file system vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Search for process creation events where Robocode creates unexpected temporary files or modifies system files.