CVE-2025-54604

Name: CVE-2025-54604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-28T17:15:37.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54604 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (issue 1 of 2).. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (issue 1 of 2).

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

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	< 30.0

References

https://bitcoincore.org/en/2025/10/24/disclose-cve-2025-54604/Vendor Advisory
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_ExposuresNot Applicable
https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/releasesRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54604?

Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (issue 1 of 2).

How severe is CVE-2025-54604?

CVE-2025-54604 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54604?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-54604?

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Source: NVD / NIST