CVE-2025-51846
CryptPad unbounded WebSocket frame flood
Description
CryptPad 2025.3.1 allows unbounded WebSocket frame flood. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can significantly degrade or deny service for all users of a CryptPad instance. Fixed in 2026.2.2.
INFO
Published Date :
April 30, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 30, 2026, 5:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Update CryptPad to version 2026.2.2.
- Monitor WebSocket traffic for unusual patterns.
- Implement rate limiting for WebSocket connections.
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New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Apr. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CryptPad 2025.3.1 allows unbounded WebSocket frame flood. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can significantly degrade or deny service for all users of a CryptPad instance. Fixed in 2026.2.2. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://github.com/cryptpad/cryptpad/pull/2239/changes/1e0c06ad8a0c5dab795f85f9730ec2693320c62e Added Reference https://github.com/JohnPerifanis/cryptpad-cve-2025-51846-advisory/blob/main/README.md Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-119-01.json Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-51846