CVE-2025-6140
Spdlog Local Resource Consumption Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in spdlog up to 1.15.1. This affects the function scoped_padder in the library include/spdlog/pattern_formatter-inl.h. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.15.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2025, 6:58 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 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade spdlog to version 1.15.2 or later.
- Apply the provided patch if upgrading is not feasible.
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-2025-6140.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/commit/10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094 | Patch |
| https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360#issuecomment-2729579422 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/releases/tag/v1.15.2 | Release Notes |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.312609 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.312609 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.592999 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-6140 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-2025-6140
weaknesses.
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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]
Jul. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gabime:spdlog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.15.2 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/commit/10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360#issuecomment-2729579422 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/releases/tag/v1.15.2 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.312609 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.312609 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.592999 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in spdlog up to 1.15.1. This affects the function scoped_padder in the library include/spdlog/pattern_formatter-inl.h. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.15.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. 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-404 Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/commit/10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094 Added Reference https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360 Added Reference https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/issues/3360#issuecomment-2729579422 Added Reference https://github.com/gabime/spdlog/releases/tag/v1.15.2 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.312609 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.312609 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.592999