CVE-2025-54604: High severity Bitcoin Bitcoin Core vulnerability
Published Oct 28, 2025
·Updated
Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (issue 1 of 2).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<=29.0
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<30.0
Event History
Oct 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54604?
CVE-2025-54604 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for uncontrolled resource consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54604?
To remediate CVE-2025-54604, upgrade your Bitcoin Core software to version 29.1 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2025-54604?
CVE-2025-54604 can lead to denial of service by consuming excessive resources, affecting the performance of the Bitcoin node.
4
Which versions of Bitcoin Core are affected by CVE-2025-54604?
CVE-2025-54604 affects all versions of Bitcoin Core up to and including version 29.0.
5
Is CVE-2025-54604 a known issue in Bitcoin software?
Yes, CVE-2025-54604 is a documented vulnerability in Bitcoin Core as noted in various security advisories.