CVE-2025-49643: Frontend DoS vulnerability due to asymmetric resource consumption

Published Dec 1, 2025
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Updated

An authenticated Zabbix user (including Guest) is able to cause disproportionate CPU load on the webserver by sending specially crafted parameters to /imgstore.php, leading to potential denial of service.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Zabbix Zabbix
Zabbix Frontend>=6.0.0<6.0.42
Zabbix Frontend>=7.0.0<7.0.19
Zabbix Frontend>=7.2.0<7.2.13
Zabbix Frontend>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Remediation

Information

Update the affected components to their respective fixed versions.

Event History

Dec 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49643?

CVE-2025-49643 has a severity rating indicating it can lead to a denial of service by causing excessive CPU load.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49643?

To fix CVE-2025-49643, update Zabbix to a version that addresses the vulnerability and limits the impact of specially crafted parameters.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-49643?

CVE-2025-49643 affects any authenticated Zabbix user, including guest accounts.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-49643?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-49643 include a denial of service resulting from increased CPU load on the webserver.

5

Where does CVE-2025-49643 occur in Zabbix?

CVE-2025-49643 occurs specifically when parameters are sent to the /imgstore.php endpoint in Zabbix.

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