CVE-2025-23166
The C++ method SignTraits::DeriveBits() may incorrectly call ThrowException() based on user-supplied inputs when executing in a background thread, crashing the Node.js process. Such cryptographic operations are commonly applied to untrusted inputs. Thus, this mechanism potentially allows an adversary to remotely crash a Node.js runtime.
CVSS score
7.5
EPSS probability
%0.8
Risk score
0.1
Published
1 y ago
Vulnerability Timeline (Change History)
CVE-2025-23166 historical changes made to the vulnerability by NVD, CISA and MITRE:
| Date | Actor / Source | Action / Description | Type | Previous value | New value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.08.2026 | nvd@nist.gov | Initial Analysis & CVSS Vector Assignment | CVSS V3.1 | — | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| 13.05.2025 | CISA Coordinator | SSVC Risk Re-assessment | SSVC / KEV | exploitation: none | exploitation: none |
| 13.05.2025 | MITRE / NVD | New CVE Record Received & Ingested | CVE Created | — | CVE-2025-23166 |
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