CVE-2025-47154
CVE-2025-47154 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-820.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14653
- Weakness: CWE-820
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LibJS in Ladybird before f5a6704 mishandles the freeing of the vector that arguments_list references, leading to a use-after-free, and allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .js file. NOTE: the GitHub README says "Ladybird is in a pre-alpha state, and only suitable for use by developers."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-47154?
- LibJS in Ladybird before f5a6704 mishandles the freeing of the vector that arguments_list references, leading to a use-after-free, and allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .js file. NOTE: the GitHub README says "Ladybird is in a pre-alpha state, and only suitable for use by developers."
- How severe is CVE-2025-47154?
- CVE-2025-47154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-47154 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-47154?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-47154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-47154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14653.
- When was CVE-2025-47154 published?
- CVE-2025-47154 was published on 2025-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird/commit/f5a670421954fc7130c3685b713c621b29516669
- https://jessie.cafe/posts/pwning-ladybirds-libjs/
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852096
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