SB2025032706 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Commons VFS

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30474)

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.

2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27553)

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/VFS-169
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/mztyl0fq5zk72wgw1dkj6dt27qhwqooy
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/6ldr41qyd88971tm00kh1f51cfcg6xh2