CVE-2025-61766: Bucket vulnerable to infinite recursion when querying a bucket using the != operator

Published Oct 6, 2025
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Updated

Bucket is a MediaWiki extension to store and retrieve structured data on articles. Prior to version 1.0.0, infinite recursion can occur if a user queries a bucket using the != comparator. This will result in PHP's call stack limit exceeding, and/or increased memory consumption, potentially leading to a denial of service. Version 1.0.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MediaWiki Bucket<1.0.0

Event History

Oct 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61766?

CVE-2025-61766 has a moderate severity due to the potential for infinite recursion and excessive memory consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61766?

To fix CVE-2025-61766, update the MediaWiki Bucket extension to version 1.0.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-61766?

CVE-2025-61766 affects versions of the MediaWiki Bucket extension prior to 1.0.0.

4

What can happen if CVE-2025-61766 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-61766 can lead to exceeding PHP's call stack limit and significantly increased memory usage.

5

Is CVE-2025-61766 a code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2025-61766 is not a code execution vulnerability; it primarily leads to denial of service through resource exhaustion.

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