CVE-2025-0167

Public Exploit

netrc and default credential leak

Description

When asked to use a `.netrc` file for credentials **and** to follow HTTP redirects, curl could leak the password used for the first host to the followed-to host under certain circumstances. This flaw only manifests itself if the netrc file has a `default` entry that omits both login and password. A rare circumstance.

3.4

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory curl.se Vendor Advisory curl.se

Affected: curl curl

References

Link	Tags
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.json	vendor advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.html	vendor advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2917232	third party advisory issue tracking exploit
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250306-0008/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0167?: CVE-2025-0167 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0167?: To fix CVE-2025-0167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0167 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-0167 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0167?: CVE-2025-0167 affects curl curl.

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