How severe is CVE-2024-25177?

CVE-2024-25177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25177?

CVE-2024-25177 affects Luajit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25177?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-25177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22513.

When was CVE-2024-25177 published?

CVE-2024-25177 was published on 2025-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25177

CVE-2024-25177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Luajit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22513
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Luajit
Published: 2025-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LuaJIT through 2.1 and OpenRusty luajit2 before v2.1-20240314 have an unsinking of IR_FSTORE for NULL metatable, which leads to Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25177?: LuaJIT through 2.1 and OpenRusty luajit2 before v2.1-20240314 have an unsinking of IR_FSTORE for NULL metatable, which leads to Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2024-25177?: CVE-2024-25177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25177?: CVE-2024-25177 affects Luajit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25177?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-25177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22513.
When was CVE-2024-25177 published?: CVE-2024-25177 was published on 2025-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:luajit:luajit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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