Vulnerability Description
gs_lib_ctx_stash_sanitized_arg in base/gslibctx.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.1 lacks argument sanitization for the # case. A created PDF document includes its password in cleartext.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 10.05.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708446Issue Tracking
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=b587663c62Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/23/2Mailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48708?
CVE-2025-48708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). gs_lib_ctx_stash_sanitized_arg in base/gslibctx.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.1 lacks argument sanitization for the # case. A created PDF document includes its password in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2025-48708?
CVE-2025-48708 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48708?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript.