#VU106083 Information disclosure in Apache Commons VFS - CVE-2025-30474

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106083

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Commons VFS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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

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

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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.