How severe is CVE-2025-49589?

CVE-2025-49589 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-49589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49589?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-49589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18219.

When was CVE-2025-49589 published?

CVE-2025-49589 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49589

CVE-2025-49589 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18219
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Kprintf_HLE function of PCSX2 versions up to 2.3.414. Opening a disc image that logs a specially crafted message may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if the user enabled IOP Console Logging. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.414.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49589?: PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Kprintf_HLE function of PCSX2 versions up to 2.3.414. Opening a disc image that logs a specially crafted message may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if the user enabled IOP Console Logging. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.414.
How severe is CVE-2025-49589?: CVE-2025-49589 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-49589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49589?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18219.
When was CVE-2025-49589 published?: CVE-2025-49589 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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