CVE-2025-66382

2.9 LOW
Published: November 28, 2025 Modified: December 19, 2025

Description

In libexpat through 2.7.3, a crafted file with an approximate size of 2 MiB can lead to dozens of seconds of processing time.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/1076
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/02/1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
2.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

libexpat_project