CVE-2025-25500
CVE-2025-25500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cosmwasm 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7225
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Cosmwasm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in CosmWasm prior to v2.2.0 allows attackers to bypass capability restrictions in blockchains by exploiting a lack of runtime capability validation. This allows attackers to deploy a contract without capability enforcement, and execute unauthorized actions on the blockchain.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-25500?
- An issue in CosmWasm prior to v2.2.0 allows attackers to bypass capability restrictions in blockchains by exploiting a lack of runtime capability validation. This allows attackers to deploy a contract without capability enforcement, and execute unauthorized actions on the blockchain.
- How severe is CVE-2025-25500?
- CVE-2025-25500 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-25500 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-25500?
- CVE-2025-25500 affects Cosmwasm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-25500?
- 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-2025-25500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-25500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7225.
- When was CVE-2025-25500 published?
- CVE-2025-25500 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cosmwasm:cosmwasm:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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