CVE-2025-0704 JoeyBling bootplus QrCodeController.java qrCode resource consumption

Medium 6.9 Published 24 Jan 2025 Updated 24 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can cause resource exhaustion in JoeyBling bootplus via manipulated width and height parameters in the QR code controller.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-0704?

CVE-2025-0704 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in JoeyBling bootplus, published on 24 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in JoeyBling bootplus up to 247d5f6c209be1a5cf10cd0fa18e1d8cc63cf55d. Affected is the function qrCode of the file src/main/java/io/github/controller/QrCodeController.java. The manipulation of the argument w/h leads to resource consumption. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available.

Weakness: CWE-404, CWE-400

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0704?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joeybling Bootplus.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0704?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2025-0704 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-0704 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g57h-qqhx-4ccp.