Description
cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. Prior to 0.20.1, cpp-httplib does not have a limit for a unique line, permitting an attacker to explore this to allocate memory arbitrarily. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.20.1. NOTE: This vulnerability is related to CVE-2025-53629.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| yhirose | cpp-httplib | < 0.20.1 |
References
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/commit/7b752106ac42bd5b907793950d9125a0972c8e8ePatch
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-j6p8-779x-p5pwExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-qjmq-h3cc-qv6wNot Applicable
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib/security/advisories/GHSA-j6p8-779x-p5pwExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 10, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed