Vulnerability Description
Vitest is a testing framework powered by Vite. The `__screenshot-error` handler on the browser mode HTTP server that responds any file on the file system. Especially if the server is exposed on the network by `browser.api.host: true`, an attacker can send a request to that handler from remote to get the content of arbitrary files.This `__screenshot-error` handler on the browser mode HTTP server responds any file on the file system. This code was added by commit `2d62051`. Users explicitly exposing the browser mode server to the network by `browser.api.host: true` may get any files exposed. This issue has been addressed in versions 2.1.9 and 3.0.4. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vitest.Dev | Vitest | < 2.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vitest-dev/vitest/blob/f17918a79969d27a415f70431e08a9445b051eProduct
- https://github.com/vitest-dev/vitest/commit/2d62051f13b4b0939b2f7e94e88006d830dcPatch
- https://github.com/vitest-dev/vitest/security/advisories/GHSA-8gvc-j273-4wm5Vendor Advisory
- https://vitest.dev/guide/browser/config.html#browser-apiProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24963?
CVE-2025-24963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Vitest is a testing framework powered by Vite. The `__screenshot-error` handler on the browser mode HTTP server that responds any file on the file system. Especially if the server is exposed on the ne...
How severe is CVE-2025-24963?
CVE-2025-24963 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vitest.Dev Vitest.