How severe is CVE-2025-46205?

CVE-2025-46205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-46205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46205?

CVE-2025-46205 affects Podofo Project Podofo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46205?

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-2025-46205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32700.

When was CVE-2025-46205 published?

CVE-2025-46205 was published on 2025-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46205

CVE-2025-46205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-32700
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Podofo Project Podofo
Published: 2025-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap-use-after free in the PdfTokenizer::ReadDictionary function of podofo v0.10.0 to v0.10.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a crafted PDF file. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because there is no available file to reproduce the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46205?: A heap-use-after free in the PdfTokenizer::ReadDictionary function of podofo v0.10.0 to v0.10.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a crafted PDF file. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because there is no available file to reproduce the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-46205?: CVE-2025-46205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-46205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-46205?: CVE-2025-46205 affects Podofo Project Podofo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46205?: 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-2025-46205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32700.
When was CVE-2025-46205 published?: CVE-2025-46205 was published on 2025-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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