CVE-2025-57317: apidoc-core is the core parser library to generate apidoc result following the apidoc-spec

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-57317 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apidoc-core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

apidoc-core is the core parser library to generate apidoc result following the apidoc-spec. A Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the preProcess function of apidoc-core versions thru 0.15.0 allows attackers to inject properties on Object.prototype via supplying a crafted payload, causing denial of service (DoS) as the minimum consequence.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2025-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apidocjs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-25 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apidocjs apidoc-core UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.15.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls apidoc-core

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.15.0

npm install apidoc-core@">0.15.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-57317?

apidoc-core: upgrade to newer than 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-57317 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57317 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-2025-57317 affect?

CVE-2025-57317 affects apidoc-core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). apidoc-core is the core parser library to generate apidoc result following the apidoc-spec. A Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the preProcess function of apidoc-core versions thru 0.15.0 allows attackers to inject properties on Object.p

How urgent is CVE-2025-57317?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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