CVE-2026-25762
Denial of Service in AdonisJS Bodyparser Multipart Handling
Publication date: 2026-02-06
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adonisjs | bodyparser | to 10.1.3 (exc) |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | 11.0.0 |
| adonisjs | bodyparser | From 10.1.4 (inc) to 11.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-770 | The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. |
| CWE-400 | The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the multipart file handling logic of the @adonisjs/bodyparser package used by the AdonisJS web framework. When processing file uploads, the multipart parser may accumulate an unbounded amount of data in memory while trying to detect file types. This excessive memory consumption can lead to denial of service (DoS) by causing the process to terminate unexpectedly.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition by consuming excessive memory during file upload processing. This can lead to the termination of the application process, resulting in downtime or unavailability of services that rely on the AdonisJS framework.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade the @adonisjs/bodyparser package to version 10.1.3 or later, or to 11.0.0-next.9 or later. These versions contain the patch that fixes the denial of service issue in the multipart file handling logic.