CVE-2025-50360

CVE-2025-50360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dannyvankooten Pepper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-122.

Key facts

Description

A heap buffer overflow in compiler.c and compiler.h in Pepper language 0.1.1commit 961a5d9988c5986d563310275adad3fd181b2bb7. Malicious execution of a pepper source file(.pr) could lead to arbitrary code execution or Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-50360?
A heap buffer overflow in compiler.c and compiler.h in Pepper language 0.1.1commit 961a5d9988c5986d563310275adad3fd181b2bb7. Malicious execution of a pepper source file(.pr) could lead to arbitrary code execution or Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2025-50360?
CVE-2025-50360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-50360 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-50360?
CVE-2025-50360 affects Dannyvankooten Pepper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50360?
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-2025-50360 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-50360 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201096.
When was CVE-2025-50360 published?
CVE-2025-50360 was published on 2025-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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