How severe is CVE-2025-8916?

CVE-2025-8916 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-8916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8916?

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

Does CVE-2025-8916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24555.

When was CVE-2025-8916 published?

CVE-2025-8916 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8916

CVE-2025-8916 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24555
Weakness: CWE-770
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC Java bcpkix on All (API modules), Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC Java bcprov on All (API modules), Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BCPKIX FIPS bcpkix-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/pkix/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/pkix/jcajce/PKIXCertPathReviewer.Java, https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/prov/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/x509/PKIXCertPathReviewer.Java. This issue affects BC Java: from 1.44 through 1.78; BC Java: from 1.44 through 1.78; BCPKIX FIPS: from 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, from 2.0.0 through 2.0.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8916?: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC Java bcpkix on All (API modules), Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC Java bcprov on All (API modules), Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BCPKIX FIPS bcpkix-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/pkix/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/pkix/jcajce/PKIXCertPathReviewer.Java, https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/prov/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/x509/PKIXCertPathReviewer.Java. This issue affects BC Java: from 1.44 through 1.78; BC Java: from 1.44 through 1.78; BCPKIX FIPS: from 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, from 2.0.0 through 2.0.7.
How severe is CVE-2025-8916?: CVE-2025-8916 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-8916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24555.
When was CVE-2025-8916 published?: CVE-2025-8916 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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