📄 Description (English)
Insufficient validation of node IDs in Qt SVG module allows arbitrary QML/JavaScript code injection when loading malicious SVG files through the VectorImage component in Qt Quick. While QML execution is typically more restricted than native code execution, this could still lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or other impacts depending on the application's privilege level and data access.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2025-14576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qt's SVG module that allows arbitrary QML/JavaScript code injection through malicious SVG files loaded via the VectorImage component. While QML execution is sandboxed compared to native code, successful exploitation could enable denial of service, information disclosure, or privilege escalation depending on application context. This vulnerability affects Qt Quick applications across multiple platforms and requires immediate patching.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 5, 2026 07:37
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using Qt-based applications face significant risk, particularly in: (1) Banking/SAMA-regulated fintech platforms using Qt for mobile/desktop interfaces; (2) Government agencies (NCA, CITC) deploying Qt applications for administrative systems; (3) Healthcare providers using Qt-based medical imaging or management systems; (4) Energy sector (ARAMCO, utilities) with Qt-based SCADA/industrial control interfaces; (5) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) using Qt for network management tools. SVG file processing in customer-facing applications (document viewers, design tools, web browsers) poses the highest risk for exploitation.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Software Development
E-commerce and Retail
Education
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution
T1059.007 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript/JScript
T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment
T1204.002 - User Execution: Malicious File
T1005 - Data from Local System
T1499.004 - Application Exhaustion Flood
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Qt applications in your environment using QtDeclarative/Qt Quick with SVG/VectorImage components
2. Disable SVG file uploads/processing from untrusted sources immediately
3. Implement strict file type validation and reject SVG files if not essential
4. Apply input sanitization to any SVG content before rendering
PATCHING:
1. Update Qt framework to patched version (check Qt release notes for specific version numbers)
2. Recompile all dependent applications with patched Qt libraries
3. Test thoroughly in staging environment before production deployment
4. Prioritize patching for customer-facing and internet-exposed applications
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement network-level controls to restrict SVG file sources
2. Run Qt applications with minimal required privileges and restricted file system access
3. Use application sandboxing/containerization to limit QML code execution scope
4. Monitor for suspicious SVG file uploads and QML execution anomalies
5. Disable VectorImage component if not actively used
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for SVG file uploads with embedded script tags or unusual node IDs
2. Log all QML code execution and flag unexpected dynamic code generation
3. Alert on VectorImage component loading from non-whitelisted sources
4. Track Qt application crashes or resource exhaustion (DoS indicators)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع تطبيقات Qt في بيئتك التي تستخدم QtDeclarative/Qt Quick مع مكونات SVG/VectorImage
2. عطّل تحميل/معالجة ملفات SVG من مصادر غير موثوقة فوراً
3. طبّق التحقق الصارم من نوع الملف وارفض ملفات SVG إذا لم تكن ضرورية
4. طبّق تنظيف المدخلات على أي محتوى SVG قبل العرض
التصحيح:
1. حدّث إطار عمل Qt إلى الإصدار المصحح (تحقق من ملاحظات إصدار Qt للإصدارات المحددة)
2. أعد ترجمة جميع التطبيقات التابعة باستخدام مكتبات Qt المصححة
3. اختبر بدقة في بيئة التجريب قبل نشر الإنتاج
4. أولوية التصحيح للتطبيقات المواجهة للعملاء والمكشوفة على الإنترنت
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. طبّق عناصر تحكم على مستوى الشبكة لتقييد مصادر ملفات SVG
2. قم بتشغيل تطبيقات Qt بأقل امتيازات مطلوبة وإمكانية وصول محدودة لنظام الملفات
3. استخدم الحماية بالرمل/الحاويات لتحديد نطاق تنفيذ كود QML
4. راقب تحميلات ملفات SVG المريبة وشذوذ تنفيذ QML
5. عطّل مكون VectorImage إذا لم يكن قيد الاستخدام النشط
الكشف:
1. راقب تحميلات ملفات SVG التي تحتوي على علامات نصية مدمجة أو معرفات عقدة غير عادية
2. سجّل جميع عمليات تنفيذ كود QML وعلّم على توليد الكود الديناميكي غير المتوقع
3. نبّه عند تحميل مكون VectorImage من مصادر غير مدرجة في القائمة البيضاء
4. تتبع أعطال تطبيقات Qt أو استنزاف الموارد (مؤشرات رفض الخدمة)
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - Access control and user management
ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Cryptography and secure coding practices
ECC 2024 A.7.1.1 - Malware protection and vulnerability management
ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Incident detection and response
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Business Environment
SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data Security and Protection
SAMA CSF PR.IP-1 - Security Policy and Process
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis
SAMA CSF RS.MI-1 - Incident Response and Recovery
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for information security
ISO 27001:2022 A.6.1 - Organization of information security
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset management
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Technical vulnerability management
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Information security requirements in development
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning and assessment
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
qt:qtdeclarative
qt:qtdeclarative