CVE-2025-27611

CVE-2025-27611 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-1007.

Key facts

Description

base-x is a base encoder and decoder of any given alphabet using bitcoin style leading zero compression. Versions 4.0.0, 5.0.0, and all prior to 3.0.11, are vulnerable to attackers potentially deceiving users into sending funds to an unintended address. This issue has been patched in versions 3.0.11, 4.0.1, and 5.0.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27611?
base-x is a base encoder and decoder of any given alphabet using bitcoin style leading zero compression. Versions 4.0.0, 5.0.0, and all prior to 3.0.11, are vulnerable to attackers potentially deceiving users into sending funds to an unintended address. This issue has been patched in versions 3.0.11, 4.0.1, and 5.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-27611?
CVE-2025-27611 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-27611 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27611?
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-2025-27611 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-27611 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12752.
When was CVE-2025-27611 published?
CVE-2025-27611 was published on 2025-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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