How severe is CVE-2023-25166?

CVE-2023-25166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25166?

CVE-2023-25166 affects Hapi Formula. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-25166 published?

CVE-2023-25166 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25166

CVE-2023-25166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hapi Formula with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1333.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1333
Affected product: Hapi Formula
Published: 2023-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

formula is a math and string formula parser. In versions prior to 3.0.1 crafted user-provided strings to formula's parser might lead to polynomial execution time and a denial of service. Users should upgrade to 3.0.1+. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25166?: formula is a math and string formula parser. In versions prior to 3.0.1 crafted user-provided strings to formula's parser might lead to polynomial execution time and a denial of service. Users should upgrade to 3.0.1+. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-25166?: CVE-2023-25166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25166?: CVE-2023-25166 affects Hapi Formula. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25166 published?: CVE-2023-25166 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hapi:formula:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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