Vulnerability Description
CometD is a scalable comet implementation for web messaging. In versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.22, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, 7.0.0 through 7.0.18, and 8.0.0 through 8.0.8, bad clients that always send a fixed batch value when the server is using the acknowledgement extension may cause the unacknowledged message queue to grow indefinitely, eventually causing an `OutOfMemoryError`. Versions 5.0.23, 6.0.19, 7.0.19, and 8.0.9 patch the issue. As a workaround, disable the acknowledgement extension.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/discussions/2116
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/issues/2117
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/pull/2118
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/pull/2168
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/pull/2169
- https://github.com/cometd/cometd/security/advisories/GHSA-cqgj-h8vf-4w59
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-53114?
CVE-2025-53114 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). CometD is a scalable comet implementation for web messaging. In versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.22, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, 7.0.0 through 7.0.18, and 8.0.0 through 8.0.8, bad clients that always send a fixed...
How severe is CVE-2025-53114?
CVE-2025-53114 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53114?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.