Description

The ParseAddress function constructs domain-literal address components through repeated string concatenation. When parsing large domain-literal components, this can cause excessive CPU consumption.

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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:N/I:N/A:H

References

Other References

https://go.dev/cl/709860 https://go.dev/issue/75680 https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bI https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4006 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61725? +

The ParseAddress function constructs domain-literal address components through repeated string concatenation. When parsing large domain-literal components, this can cause excessive CPU consumption. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-61725? +

CVE-2025-61725 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-61725? +

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.