CVE-2025-68463

Published Dec 18, 2025

Last updated 3 days ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-68463 describes an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability present in the `Bio.Entrez` module of the `python-biopython` library. This flaw affects Biopython versions up to and including 186. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exploit the system by processing untrusted XML data. This could potentially lead to sensitive information disclosure from the system or a denial of service by consuming system resources.

Description
Bio.Entrez in Biopython through 186 allows doctype XXE.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Deferred

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
4.9
Impact score
2.7
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-611

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Hype score

1