PatchTheCVECVE-2025-32949: This vulnerability allows any authenticated user to cause the server to consume very large amounts of disk spa
CVE-2025-32949 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting peertube. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This vulnerability allows any authenticated user to cause the server to consume very large amounts of disk space when extracting a Zip Bomb. If user import is enabled (which is the default setting), any registered user can upload an archive for importing. The code uses the yauzl library for reading the archive. The yauzl library does not contain any mechanism to detect or prevent extraction of a Zip Bomb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_bomb
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-409 |
| Published | 2025-04-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2025-32949?
peertube: upgrade to 7.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-32949 being exploited?
CVE-2025-32949 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-2025-32949 affect?
CVE-2025-32949 affects peertube. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). This vulnerability allows any authenticated user to cause the server to consume very large amounts of disk space when extracting a Zip Bomb. If user import is enabled (which is the default setting), any registered user can upload an archi
How urgent is CVE-2025-32949?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference
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