CVE-2025-30474

Apache Commons VFS: Failing to find an FTP file can reveal the URI's password in an error message

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Commons VFS. The FtpFileObject class can throw an exception when a file is not found, revealing the original URI in its message, which may include a password. The fix is to mask the password in the exception message This issue affects Apache Commons VFS: before 2.10.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.0, which fixes the issue.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons VFS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/VFS-169 related
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w6ztgnbk6ccry3470x191g3xwrpgy6f4 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-30474?
To fix CVE-2025-30474, 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-2025-30474 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-30474 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons VFS.
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