CVE-2025-57317: apidoc-core DoS (CVSS 7.5)

Description

apidoc-core is the core parser library to generate apidoc result following the apidoc-spec. A Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the preProcess function of apidoc-core versions thru 0.15.0 allows attackers to inject properties on Object.prototype via supplying a crafted payload, causing denial of service (DoS) as the minimum consequence.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apidocjs	apidoc-core	< 0.15.0

References

Other References

https://github.com/OrangeShieldInfos/PoCs/tree/main/JavaScript/prototype-pollution/CVE-2025-57317 https://github.com/VulnSageAgent/PoCs/blob/main/JavaScript/prototype-pollution/apidoc-core%400.15.0/index.js

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57317? +

apidoc-core is the core parser library to generate apidoc result following the apidoc-spec. A Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the preProcess function of apidoc-core versions thru 0.15.0 allows attackers to inject properties on Object.prototype via supplying a crafted payload, causing denial of service (DoS) as the minimum consequence. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-57317? +

CVE-2025-57317 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-57317? +

CVE-2025-57317 affects products from apidocjs, specifically: apidoc-core. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-57317? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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