CVE-2025-15537

Name: CVE-2025-15537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-18T10:15:52.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 1.9/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-15537 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 1.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A security vulnerability has been detected in Mapnik up to 4.2.0. This issue affects the function mapnik::dbf_file::string_value of the file plugins/input/shape/dbfile.cpp. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Mapnik up to 4.2.0. This issue affects the function mapnik::dbf_file::string_value of the file plugins/input/shape/dbfile.cpp. Such manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

1.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mapnik	Mapnik	<= 4.2.0

References

https://github.com/mapnik/mapnik/
https://github.com/mapnik/mapnik/issues/4543Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/oneafter/1218/blob/main/reproProduct
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.341709Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.341709Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.733348Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mapnik/mapnik/issues/4543Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15537?

How severe is CVE-2025-15537?

CVE-2025-15537 has a CVSS score of 1.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15537?

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Source: NVD / NIST