CVE-2025-61728

Name: CVE-2025-61728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-28T20:16:09.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-61728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. archive/zip uses a super-linear file name indexing algorithm that is invoked the first time a file in an archive is opened. This can lead to a denial of service when consuming a maliciously constructed ZIP archive.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

archive/zip uses a super-linear file name indexing algorithm that is invoked the first time a file in an archive is opened. This can lead to a denial of service when consuming a maliciously constructed ZIP archive.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Golang	Go	< 1.24.12
Golang	Go	>= 1.25.0, < 1.25.6

References

https://go.dev/cl/736713Patch
https://go.dev/issue/77102Patch
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Vd2tYVM8eUcRelease Notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4342Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/15/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61728?

How severe is CVE-2025-61728?

CVE-2025-61728 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61728?

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-2025-61728?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST