Vulnerability Description
@octokit/plugin-paginate-rest is the Octokit plugin to paginate REST API endpoint responses. For versions starting in 1.0.0 and prior to 11.4.1 of the npm package `@octokit/plugin-paginate-rest`, when calling `octokit.paginate.iterator()`, a specially crafted `octokit` instance—particularly with a malicious `link` parameter in the `headers` section of the `request`—can trigger a ReDoS attack. Version 11.4.1 contains a fix for the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/octokit/plugin-paginate-rest.js/blob/main/src/iterator.ts
- https://github.com/octokit/plugin-paginate-rest.js/commit/bb6c4f945d8023902cf387
- https://github.com/octokit/plugin-paginate-rest.js/security/advisories/GHSA-h5c3
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-25288?
CVE-2025-25288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). @octokit/plugin-paginate-rest is the Octokit plugin to paginate REST API endpoint responses. For versions starting in 1.0.0 and prior to 11.4.1 of the npm package `@octokit/plugin-paginate-rest`, when...
How severe is CVE-2025-25288?
CVE-2025-25288 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-25288?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.