QuickJS: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2025-12745 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in QuickJS, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected QuickJS versions: eb2c89087def1829ed99630cb14b549d7a98408c. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of QuickJS you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickJS | QuickJS | eb2c89087def1829ed99630cb14b549d7a98408c | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 1.9 | Low | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.3 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 4.3 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A weakness has been identified in QuickJS up to eb2c89087def1829ed99630cb14b549d7a98408c. This affects the function js_array_buffer_slice of the file quickjs.c. This manipulation causes buffer over-read. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery Patch name: c6fe5a98fd3ef3b7064e6e0145dfebfe12449fea. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
Third-party and government advisories
- vuldb.com/?id.331268Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- github.com/bellard/quickjs/issues/451Exploit, Issue Tracking
- github.com/bellard/quickjs/issues/451#issue-3533698042Exploit, Issue Tracking
- github.com/bellard/quickjs/issues/451#issuecomment-3481807558Exploit, Issue Tracking
- vuldb.com/?submit.678850Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Other references
- vuldb.com/?ctiid.331268Permissions Required, VDB Entry
Other vulnerabilities in QuickJS
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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