CVE-2025-40930

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified

CVE-2025-40930 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. JSON::SIMD before version 1.07 and earlier for Perl has an integer buffer overflow causing a segfault when parsing crafted JSON, enabling denial-of-service attacks or other unspecified impact.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JSON::SIMD before version 1.07 and earlier for Perl has an integer buffer overflow causing a segfault when parsing crafted JSON, enabling denial-of-service attacks or other unspecified impact.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40930?
JSON::SIMD before version 1.07 and earlier for Perl has an integer buffer overflow causing a segfault when parsing crafted JSON, enabling denial-of-service attacks or other unspecified impact.
How severe is CVE-2025-40930?
CVE-2025-40930 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40930?
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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Source: NVD / NIST