MEDIUM
CVE-2025-31177
CWE-122Published: May 7, 2025· Updated: Jun 26, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
gnuplot is affected by a heap buffer overflow at function utf8_copy_one.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-31177 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
gnuplot1 product(s)
gnuplot
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (3)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-31177Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2355342Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-31177
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-122
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 7, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-122)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-31177 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.