How severe is CVE-2025-7069?

CVE-2025-7069 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-7069 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-7069?

CVE-2025-7069 affects Hdfgroup Hdf5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7069?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-7069 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-7069 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20089.

When was CVE-2025-7069 published?

CVE-2025-7069 was published on 2025-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-7069

CVE-2025-7069 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hdfgroup Hdf5 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20089
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hdfgroup Hdf5
Published: 2025-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 1.14.6. Affected is the function H5FS__sect_link_size of the file src/H5FSsection.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7069?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 1.14.6. Affected is the function H5FS__sect_link_size of the file src/H5FSsection.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-7069?: CVE-2025-7069 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-7069 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-7069?: CVE-2025-7069 affects Hdfgroup Hdf5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7069?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-7069 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-7069 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20089.
When was CVE-2025-7069 published?: CVE-2025-7069 was published on 2025-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hdfgroup:hdf5:1.14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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