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CVE-2025-63703

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.42%May 9, 2026

Prototype pollution in parse-ini v1.0.6 via index.js() enabling object prototype tampering.

common questions

Is CVE-2025-63703 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2025-63703 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2025-63703?

CVE-2025-63703 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-63703?

Not known from our data. No patch reference has been recorded for CVE-2025-63703, which is not the same as no patch existing — a fix may have shipped without a tagged reference, or after this record was written. The vendor advisory is the only authority on whether a fix exists, and mitigations may be available regardless.

What does CVE-2025-63703 affect?

CVE-2025-63703 affects parse-ini v1.0.6, Node.js apps using parse-ini to parse INI files. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2025-63703?

Upgrade to patched version when released; audit dependencies

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
parse-ini v1.0.6Node.js apps using parse-ini to parse INI files
impact

Pollutes Object.prototype via crafted input; can enable property overwrites, data tampering, or code execution in unsafe Node.js apps.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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