Vulnerability Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Commons VFS. The FtpFileObject class can throw an exception when a file is not found, revealing the original URI in its message, which may include a password. The fix is to mask the password in the exception message This issue affects Apache Commons VFS: before 2.10.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Commons Vfs | < 2.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/VFS-169Issue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w6ztgnbk6ccry3470x191g3xwrpgy6f4Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/23/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Commons VFS. The FtpFileObject class can throw an exception when a file is not found, revealing the original URI in ...
How severe is CVE-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-30474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Commons Vfs.