Is CVE-2019-25544 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25544 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25544 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-25544 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25544?

CVE-2019-25544 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-25544

CWE-807Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.3th

Official Description

Pidgin 2.13.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by providing an excessively long username string during account creation. Attackers can input a buffer of 1000 characters in the username field and trigger a crash when joining a chat, causing the application to become unavailable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25544 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.