CVE-2025-63651
CVE-2025-63651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monkey-project Monkey 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206528
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Monkey-project Monkey
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A use-after-free in the mk_string_char_search function (mk_core/mk_string.c) of monkey commit f37e984 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-63651?
- A use-after-free in the mk_string_char_search function (mk_core/mk_string.c) of monkey commit f37e984 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.
- How severe is CVE-2025-63651?
- CVE-2025-63651 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-2025-63651 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-63651?
- CVE-2025-63651 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-63651?
- 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-2025-63651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-63651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206528.
- When was CVE-2025-63651 published?
- CVE-2025-63651 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/archersec/security-advisories/blob/master/monkey/monkey-advisory-2025.md
- https://github.com/monkey/monkey/issues/426
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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