How severe is CVE-2025-5031?

CVE-2025-5031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5031?

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

Does CVE-2025-5031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16040.

When was CVE-2025-5031 published?

CVE-2025-5031 was published on 2025-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5031

CVE-2025-5031 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 2.6
CVSS v4: 2.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16040
Weakness: CWE-400
Published: 2025-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Ackites KillWxapkg up to 2.4.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component wxapkg File Decompression Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5031?: A vulnerability was found in Ackites KillWxapkg up to 2.4.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component wxapkg File Decompression Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-5031?: CVE-2025-5031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16040.
When was CVE-2025-5031 published?: CVE-2025-5031 was published on 2025-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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