CVE-2025-32944

CVE-2025-32944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Framasoft Peertube with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-248.

Key facts

Description

The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to cause the PeerTube server to stop functioning in a persistent manner.  If user import is enabled (which is the default setting), any registered user can upload an archive for importing. The code uses the yauzl library for reading the archive. If the yauzl library encounters a filename that is considered illegal, it raises an exception that is uncaught by PeerTube, leading to a crash which repeats infinitely on startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32944?
The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to cause the PeerTube server to stop functioning in a persistent manner.  If user import is enabled (which is the default setting), any registered user can upload an archive for importing. The code uses the yauzl library for reading the archive. If the yauzl library encounters a filename that is considered illegal, it raises an exception that is uncaught by PeerTube, leading to a crash which repeats infinitely on startup.
How severe is CVE-2025-32944?
CVE-2025-32944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-32944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-32944?
CVE-2025-32944 affects Framasoft Peertube. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-32944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-32944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10971.
When was CVE-2025-32944 published?
CVE-2025-32944 was published on 2025-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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