Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Commons VFS



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2025-30474
CVE-2025-27553
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Commons VFS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU106083

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30474

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the FtpFileObject class, that can expose passwords in clear text. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Commons VFS: 1.0 - 2.9.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/VFS-169
https://lists.apache.org/thread/mztyl0fq5zk72wgw1dkj6dt27qhwqooy


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU106082

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27553

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing double dots, e.g. ".." in file names. A remote attacker can view files outside of the current scope.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Commons VFS: 1.0 - 2.9.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.apache.org/thread/6ldr41qyd88971tm00kh1f51cfcg6xh2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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