CVE-2025-52886

MEDIUM
Published Jul 2, 2025 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-416

Description

Poppler is a PDF rendering library. Versions prior to 25.06.0 use `std::atomic_int` for reference counting. Because `std::atomic_int` is only 32 bits, it is possible to overflow the reference count and trigger a use-after-free. Version 25.06.0 patches the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
freedesktop poppler

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52886? +
Poppler is a PDF rendering library. Versions prior to 25.06.0 use `std::atomic_int` for reference counting. Because `std::atomic_int` is only 32 bits, it is possible to overflow the reference count and trigger a use-after-free. Version 25.06.0 patches the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-52886? +
CVE-2025-52886 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52886? +
CVE-2025-52886 affects products from freedesktop, specifically: poppler. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-52886? +
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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