Vulnerability in Parsec.cloud Parsec
CVE-2025-62514
Parsec is a cloud-based application for cryptographically secure file sharing. In versions on the 3.x branch prior to 3.6.0, `libparsec_crypto`, a component of the Parsec application, does not check for weak order point of Curve25519 when compiled with its RustCrypto backend. In practice this means an attacker in a man-in-the-middle position would be able to provide weak order points to both parties in the Diffie-Hellman exchange, resulting in a high probability to for both parties to obtain the same shared key (hence leading to a successful SAS code exchange, misleading both parties into thinking no MITM has occurred) which is also known by the attacker. Note only Parsec web is impacted (as Parsec desktop uses `libparsec_crypto` with the libsodium backend). Version 3.6.0 of Parsec patches the issue.
Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)
EPSS: 0.003 (18.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Parsec.cloud Parsec
- Scille Parsec-cloud — versions >= 3.0.0-alpha, < 3.6.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-62514?
- CVE-2025-62514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parsec.cloud Parsec, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-01-29.
- How severe is CVE-2025-62514?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.