CVE-2025-62428
CVE-2025-62428 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34829
- Weakness: CWE-601
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- Last modified:
Description
Drawing-Captcha APP provides interactive, engaging verification for Web-Based Applications. The vulnerability is a Host Header Injection in the /register and /confirm-email endpoints. It allows an attacker to manipulate the Host header in HTTP requests to generate malicious email confirmation links. These links can redirect users to attacker-controlled domains. This vulnerability affects all users relying on email confirmation for account registration or verification. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.5-alpha-patch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-62428?
- Drawing-Captcha APP provides interactive, engaging verification for Web-Based Applications. The vulnerability is a Host Header Injection in the /register and /confirm-email endpoints. It allows an attacker to manipulate the Host header in HTTP requests to generate malicious email confirmation links. These links can redirect users to attacker-controlled domains. This vulnerability affects all users relying on email confirmation for account registration or verification. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.5-alpha-patch.
- How severe is CVE-2025-62428?
- CVE-2025-62428 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2025-62428 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-62428?
- 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-2025-62428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-62428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34829.
- When was CVE-2025-62428 published?
- CVE-2025-62428 was published on 2025-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Drawing-Captcha/Drawing-Captcha-APP/issues/30
- https://github.com/Drawing-Captcha/Drawing-Captcha-APP/security/advisories/GHSA-5pj8-fc6g-vv7m
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