Buffer overflow in Monkey-Project Monkey

CVE-2025-63658

A stack overflow in the mk_http_index_lookup function (mk_server/mk_http.c) of monkey commit f37e984 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.011 (62.6th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-63658?
CVE-2025-63658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monkey-Project Monkey, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-01-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-63658?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.