CVE-2025-58157
CVE-2025-58157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Consensys Gnark 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28663
- Weakness: CWE-400
- Affected product: Consensys Gnark
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
gnark is a zero-knowledge proof system framework. In version 0.12.0, there is a potential denial of service vulnerability when computing scalar multiplication is using the fake-GLV algorithm. This is because the algorithm didn't converge quickly enough for some of the inputs. This issue has been patched in version 0.13.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-58157?
- gnark is a zero-knowledge proof system framework. In version 0.12.0, there is a potential denial of service vulnerability when computing scalar multiplication is using the fake-GLV algorithm. This is because the algorithm didn't converge quickly enough for some of the inputs. This issue has been patched in version 0.13.0.
- How severe is CVE-2025-58157?
- CVE-2025-58157 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-2025-58157 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-58157?
- CVE-2025-58157 affects Consensys Gnark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-58157?
- 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-2025-58157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-58157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28663.
- When was CVE-2025-58157 published?
- CVE-2025-58157 was published on 2025-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Consensys/gnark-crypto/commit/56600883e0e9f9b159e9c7000b94e76185ec3d0d
- https://github.com/Consensys/gnark/commit/68be6cede36e387ab760725beabd3c96cc94e6dc
- https://github.com/Consensys/gnark/issues/1483
- https://github.com/Consensys/gnark/security/advisories/GHSA-9fvj-xqr2-xwg8
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:consensys:gnark:0.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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