CVE-2025-59375
Libexpat denial of service
- Published15 Sept 2025
Description
libexpat in Expat before 2.7.2 allows attackers to trigger large dynamic memory allocations via a small document that is submitted for parsing.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-089022.html
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/blob/676a4c531ec768732fac215da9730b5f50fbd2bf/expat/Changes#L45-L74
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/blob/R_2_7_2/expat/Changes
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/1018
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1034
- https://issues.oss-fuzz.com/issues/439133977
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/16/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/01/5
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-59375 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-59375 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.31%.
How severe is CVE-2025-59375?
CVE-2025-59375 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59375?
Affected products include Libexpat.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59375?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Libexpat 2.7.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.