CVE-2025-52887

CVE-2025-52887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yhirose Cpp-httplib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Description

cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. In version 0.21.0, when many http headers fields are passed in, the library does not limit the number of headers, and the memory associated with the headers will not be released when the connection is disconnected. This leads to potential exhaustion of system memory and results in a server crash or unresponsiveness. Version 0.22.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52887?
cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. In version 0.21.0, when many http headers fields are passed in, the library does not limit the number of headers, and the memory associated with the headers will not be released when the connection is disconnected. This leads to potential exhaustion of system memory and results in a server crash or unresponsiveness. Version 0.22.0 contains a patch for the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-52887?
CVE-2025-52887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-52887 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52887?
CVE-2025-52887 affects Yhirose Cpp-httplib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52887?
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-2025-52887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-52887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19196.
When was CVE-2025-52887 published?
CVE-2025-52887 was published on 2025-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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