CVE-2025-6140

1.9 LOW 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Denial of service Library

What it is

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in spdlog up to 1.15.1. This affects the function scoped_padder in the library include/spdlog/pattern_formatter-inl.h. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.15.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 10320184df1eb4638e253a34b1eb44ce78954094. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2025-06-16 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:01 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 1.9 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2025-06-16 22:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:01 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-400 · Uncontrolled resource consumption
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Gabime Spdlog < 1.15.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 1.9

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record