CVE-2025-7424

CVE-2025-7424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift Container Platform 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-843.

Key facts

Description

A flaw was found in the libxslt library. The same memory field, psvi, is used for both stylesheet and input data, which can lead to type confusion during XML transformations. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the application or corrupt memory. In some cases, it may lead to denial of service or unexpected behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7424?
A flaw was found in the libxslt library. The same memory field, psvi, is used for both stylesheet and input data, which can lead to type confusion during XML transformations. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the application or corrupt memory. In some cases, it may lead to denial of service or unexpected behavior.
How severe is CVE-2025-7424?
CVE-2025-7424 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-2025-7424 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-7424?
CVE-2025-7424 primarily affects Redhat Openshift Container Platform. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7424?
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-2025-7424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-7424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20995.
When was CVE-2025-7424 published?
CVE-2025-7424 was published on 2025-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

Affected products (7)

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