What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-63653?

CVE-2025-63653 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Which versions of Monkey are affected by CVE-2025-63653?

A critical vulnerability in Monkey web server allows remote attackers to crash the service through a crafted HTTP request, resulting in service unavailability.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-63653?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-63653. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-63653?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Monkey web server and assess exposure; implement network-level access controls to limit HTTP traffic to trusted sources only. Within 7 days: Deploy WAF rules to detect and block malformed requests targeting mk_vhost_fdt_close; consider load balancer-based request filtering. Within 30 days: Plan migration to alternative web server (nginx, Apache) or defer until vendor patch becomes available; establish monitoring for service crashes.

Monkey CVE-2025-63653

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2026-01-29 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Monkey

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 13, 2026 - 20:34 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 29, 2026 - 20:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An out-of-bounds read in the mk_vhost_fdt_close function (mk_server/mk_vhost.c) of monkey commit f37e984 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Affects the mk_vhost_fdt_close component of Monkey. An out-of-bounds read in the mk_vhost_fdt_close function (mk_server/mk_vhost.c) of monkey commit f37e984 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2025-63653 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Monkey CVE-2025-63653

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CVSS VectorNVD

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