CVE-2025-14307
Insecure Temporary File Creation in Robocode's AutoExtract Component
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
Insecure Temporary File Creation in Robocode's AutoExtract Component
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
CVE-2025-14307- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - Weakness
- CWE-377
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2025-201885
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
EUVD-2025-201885- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-2mxr-rc97-xrj2
Robocode has an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability in the AutoExtract component
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
GHSA-2mxr-rc97-xrj2- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - Weakness
- CWE-377
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
CVE-2025-14307- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-377
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
CVE-2025-14307- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2025-14307
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-14307- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-2mxr-rc97-xrj2
Robocode has an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability in the AutoExtract component
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
GHSA-2mxr-rc97-xrj2- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - Weakness
- CWE-377
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2025-14307
An insecure temporary file creation vulnerability exists in the AutoExtract component of Robocode version 1.9.3.6. The createTempFile method fails to securely create temporary files, allowing attackers to exploit race conditions and potentially execute arbitrary code or overwrite critical files. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the temporary file creation process, leading to potential unauthorized actions.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2025-14307- CVSS 4.0
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red - CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-8385-1 No score
robocode vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Robocode could be tricked into making network requests to attacker-controlled systems. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause external service interaction, resulting in information disclosure. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-10648)
Lim Sim Yee discovered that Robocode did not properly validate file paths in the CacheCleaner component. An attacker could possibly use this issue to delete arbitrary files. (CVE-2025-14306)
Lim Sim Yee discovered that Robocode did not securely create temporary files in the AutoExtract component. An attacker could possibly use this issue to manipulate temporary files, resulting in arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2025-14307)
Lim Sim Yee discovered that Robocode did not properly validate data lengths in the Buffer class. An attacker could possibly use this issue to trigger an integer overflow, resulting in arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2025-14308)
- Record
USN-8385-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
net.sf.robocode:robocode.battleMaven |
before 1.9.5.6 | 1.9.5.6 |
robocodeDebian:12 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-31.9.3.9-41.9.3.9-5 |
None known |
robocodeDebian:13 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-41.9.3.9-5 |
None known |
robocodeDebian:14 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-41.9.3.9-5 |
None known |
net.sf.robocode:robocode.battleMaven |
before 1.9.5.6, plus listed versions 1.9.4.01.9.4.11.9.4.21.9.4.31.9.4.5 Show 9 moreShow less1.9.4.61.9.4.71.9.4.81.9.5.01.9.5.11.9.5.21.9.5.31.9.5.41.9.5.5 |
1.9.5.6 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 1.9.2.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.2.4-21.9.2.5-11.9.2.5-2 |
1.9.2.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
before 1.9.3.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.2.6-31.9.3.1-1 |
1.9.3.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS |
before 1.9.3.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.5-11.9.3.7-1 |
1.9.3.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS |
before 1.9.3.9-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-2 |
1.9.3.9-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS |
before 1.9.3.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-3 |
1.9.3.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
robocodeUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-4 |
None known |
robocodeUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-4build11.9.3.9-5 |
None known |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:26.04:LTS |
before 1.9.3.9-4ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-41.9.3.9-4build1 |
1.9.3.9-4ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.2.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.2.4-21.9.2.5-11.9.2.5-2 |
1.9.2.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.3.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.2.6-31.9.3.1-1 |
1.9.3.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.3.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.5-11.9.3.7-1 |
1.9.3.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.3.9-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-2 |
1.9.3.9-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.3.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-3 |
1.9.3.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
robocodeUbuntu:Pro:26.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 1.9.3.9-4ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1, plus listed versions 1.9.3.9-41.9.3.9-4build1 |
1.9.3.9-4ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2025-14307 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Robocode, published December 9, 2025. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.33%, the 26th percentile. Fixed in net.sf.robocode:robocode.battle 1.9.5.6.