Resource exhaustion in Consensys Gnark
CVE-2025-58157
gnark is a zero-knowledge proof system framework. In version 0.12.0, there is a potential denial of service vulnerability when computing scalar multiplication is using the fake-GLV algorithm. This is because the algorithm didn't converge quickly enough for some of the inputs. This issue has been patched in version 0.13.0.
Vulnerability class: DoS (Denial of Service)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Consensys Gnark — versions = 0.12.0, 0.12.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-58157?
- CVE-2025-58157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Consensys Gnark, classified under Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-08-29.
- How severe is CVE-2025-58157?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.