CVE-2025-14874
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2025-14874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Nodemailer. This vulnerability allows a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted email address header that triggers infinite recursion in the address parser.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Nodemailer. This vulnerability allows a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted email address header that triggers infinite recursion in the address parser.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodemailer | Nodemailer | < 7.0.11 |
| Redhat | Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Ceph Storage | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Developer Hub | All versions |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-14874Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418133Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/security/advisories/GHSA-rcmh-qjqh-p98vExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418133Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/security/advisories/GHSA-rcmh-qjqh-p98vExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-14874?
A flaw was found in Nodemailer. This vulnerability allows a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted email address header that triggers infinite recursion in the address parser.
How severe is CVE-2025-14874?
CVE-2025-14874 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14874?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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