CVE-2025-30160

Redlib allows a Denial of Service via DEFLATE Decompression Bomb in restore_preferences Form

Description

Redlib is an alternative private front-end to Reddit. A vulnerability has been identified in Redlib where an attacker can cause a denial-of-service (DOS) condition by submitting a specially crafted base2048-encoded DEFLATE decompression bomb to the restore_preferences form. This leads to excessive memory consumption and potential system instability, which can be exploited to disrupt Redlib instances. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.36.0.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: redlib-org redlib
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib/security/advisories/GHSA-g8vq-v3mg-7mrg
https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib/commit/15147cea8e42f6569a11603d661d71122f6a02dc
https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib/commit/2e95e1fc6e2064ccfae87964b4860bda55eddb9a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30160?
CVE-2025-30160 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-30160?
To fix CVE-2025-30160, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-30160 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-30160 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-30160?
CVE-2025-30160 affects redlib-org redlib.
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