CVE-2025-12888: wolfssl (CVSS 7.5)

Description

Vulnerability in X25519 constant-time cryptographic implementations due to timing side channels introduced by compiler optimizations and CPU architecture limitations, specifically with the Xtensa-based ESP32 chips. If targeting Xtensa it is recommended to use the low memory implementations of X25519, which is now turned on as the default for Xtensa.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wolfssl	wolfssl	All

References

Other References

https://https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/9275

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12888? +

Vulnerability in X25519 constant-time cryptographic implementations due to timing side channels introduced by compiler optimizations and CPU architecture limitations, specifically with the Xtensa-based ESP32 chips. If targeting Xtensa it is recommended to use the low memory implementations of X25519, which is now turned on as the default for Xtensa. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-12888? +

CVE-2025-12888 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-12888? +

CVE-2025-12888 affects products from wolfssl, specifically: wolfssl. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-12888? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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