CVE-2025-11013
BehaviorTree XML Parser xml_parsing.cpp loadDocImpl null pointer dereference
Description
A vulnerability was identified in BehaviorTree up to 4.7.0. This vulnerability affects the function XMLParser::PImpl::loadDocImpl of the file /src/xml_parsing.cpp of the component XML Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 26, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BehaviorTree to a version later than 4.7.0.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Review XML parsing logic for potential vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11013.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/pull/1004 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325956 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.325956 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.654075 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip | Exploit |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-11013 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-11013
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-11013 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:behaviortree:behaviortree:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 4.7.0 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325956 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.325956 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.654075 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/pull/1004 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip Types: Exploit -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was identified in BehaviorTree up to 4.7.0. This vulnerability affects the function XMLParser::PImpl::loadDocImpl of the file /src/xml_parsing.cpp of the component XML Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 Added Reference https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/pull/1004 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325956 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.325956 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.654075 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/BehaviorTree/BehaviorTree.CPP/issues/1003 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22245915/poc.zip