Vulnerability Description
Spotipy is a lightweight Python library for the Spotify Web API. The `CacheHandler` class creates a cache file to store the auth token. Prior to version 2.25.1, the file created has `rw-r--r--` (644) permissions by default, when it could be locked down to `rw-------` (600) permissions. This leads to overly broad exposure of the spotify auth token. If this token can be read by an attacker (another user on the machine, or a process running as another user), it can be used to perform administrative actions on the Spotify account, depending on the scope granted to the token. Version 2.25.1 tightens the cache file permissions.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spotipy Project | Spotipy | < 2.25.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/blob/master/spotipy/cache_handler.py#L93-Product
- https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/commit/1ca453f6ef87a2a9e9876f52b6cb38d135Patch
- https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/releases/tag/2.25.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/security/advisories/GHSA-pwhh-q4h6-w599ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/security/advisories/GHSA-pwhh-q4h6-w599ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-27154?
CVE-2025-27154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Spotipy is a lightweight Python library for the Spotify Web API. The `CacheHandler` class creates a cache file to store the auth token. Prior to version 2.25.1, the file created has `rw-r--r--` (644) ...
How severe is CVE-2025-27154?
CVE-2025-27154 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27154?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spotipy Project Spotipy.