PatchTheCVECVE-2025-31179: A flaw was found in gnuplot
CVE-2025-31179 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting gnuplot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A flaw was found in gnuplot. The xstrftime() function may lead to a segmentation fault, causing a system crash.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| Published | 2025-03-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-26 |
Last updated 2026-06-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-31179?
gnuplot: upgrade to 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-31179 being exploited?
CVE-2025-31179 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-31179 affect?
CVE-2025-31179 affects gnuplot. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). A flaw was found in gnuplot. The xstrftime() function may lead to a segmentation fault, causing a system crash.
How urgent is CVE-2025-31179?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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