CVE-2025-48708

Description

gs_lib_ctx_stash_sanitized_arg in base/gslibctx.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.1 lacks argument sanitization for the # case. A created PDF document includes its password in cleartext.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Artifex Ghostscript
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708446
https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=b587663c623b4462f9e78686a31fd880207303ee
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48708?
CVE-2025-48708 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48708?
To fix CVE-2025-48708, 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-2025-48708 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-48708 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-2025-48708?
CVE-2025-48708 affects Artifex Ghostscript.
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