CVE-2025-40680

Encryption of sensitive data in CapillaryScope missing

Description

Lack of sensitive data encryption in CapillaryScope v2.5.0 of Capillary io, which stores both the proxy credentials and the JWT session token in plain text within different registry keys on the Windows operating system. Any authenticated local user with read access to the registry can extract these sensitive values.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The vulnerability has been fixed by the Capillary io team in version 2.5.1.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Capillary io CapillaryScope
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/encryption-sensitive-data-capillaryscope-missing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40680?
CVE-2025-40680 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-40680?
To fix CVE-2025-40680: The vulnerability has been fixed by the Capillary io team in version 2.5.1.
Is CVE-2025-40680 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-40680 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-2025-40680?
CVE-2025-40680 affects Capillary io CapillaryScope.
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