CVE-2025-9624: OpenSearch 3.2.0 - Nested Boolean/Disjunction asymmetric DoS

Published Nov 25, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in OpenSearch allows attackers to cause Denial of Service (DoS) by submitting complex querystring inputs.

This issue affects all OpenSearch versions below 3.2.0.

Other sources

A vulnerability in OpenSearch allows attackers to cause Denial of Service (DoS) by submitting complex querystring inputs.

This issue affects all OpenSearch versions between 3.0.0 and < 3.3.0 and OpenSearch < 2.19.4.

MITRE

A vulnerability in OpenSearch allows attackers to cause Denial of Service (DoS) by submitting complex querystring inputs.

This issue affects all OpenSearch versions below 2.19.4 and versions 3.0.0 through 3.2.0.

GitHub

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
OpenSearch OpenSearch<3.2.0
Amazon OpenSearch<3.3.0
maven/org.opensearch:opensearch-common<2.19.4
2.19.4
maven/org.opensearch:opensearch-common>=3.0.0<3.3.0
3.3.0

Event History

Nov 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:32 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 5, 57928
Event
via FIRST·08:44 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9624?

CVE-2025-9624 has been assessed to have a high severity due to its potential to cause Denial of Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9624?

To fix CVE-2025-9624, upgrade OpenSearch to version 3.2.0 or higher.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-9624?

CVE-2025-9624 allows attackers to disrupt service by submitting complex query_string inputs.

4

Is CVE-2025-9624 present in all OpenSearch versions?

CVE-2025-9624 affects all OpenSearch versions prior to 3.2.0.

5

How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2025-9624?

You are vulnerable to CVE-2025-9624 if you are using an OpenSearch version below 3.2.0.

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