Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in PocketMine-MP - #VU125404

 

Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in PocketMine-MP - #VU125404

Published: January 9, 2023 / Updated: April 8, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125404
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-407
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to inefficient algorithmic complexity in ModalFormResponsePacket processing when handling very large JSON modal form responses. A remote attacker can send large numbers of specially crafted packets to cause a denial of service.


Affected software

PocketMine-MP

Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

PocketMine-MP - update to 4.12.5

External References

Related Security Bulletins