How severe is CVE-2025-11896?

CVE-2025-11896 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2025-11896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11896?

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

Does CVE-2025-11896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-11896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34838.

When was CVE-2025-11896 published?

CVE-2025-11896 was published on 2025-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-11896

CVE-2025-11896 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1. 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 4.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34838
Weakness: CWE-674
Published: 2025-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a CMap, via the "UseCMap" entry, leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-11896?: In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a CMap, via the "UseCMap" entry, leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
How severe is CVE-2025-11896?: CVE-2025-11896 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2025-11896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-11896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-11896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34838.
When was CVE-2025-11896 published?: CVE-2025-11896 was published on 2025-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/object-loops.html

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