CVE-2025-15537

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: January 18, 2026 Modified: February 23, 2026
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Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Mapnik up to 4.2.0. This issue affects the function mapnik::dbf_file::string_value of the file plugins/input/shape/dbfile.cpp. Such manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mapnik/mapnik/issues/4543
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.341709
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Permissions Required VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.341709
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.733348
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/mapnik/mapnik/issues/4543
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
6th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mapnik