CVE-2025-60095 in Stackable Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/26/2025
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Benjamin Intal Stackable allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Stackable: from n/a through 3.18.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-60095 represents a critical insertion of sensitive information into sent data flaw within the Benjamin Intal Stackable platform. This issue falls under the category of information exposure vulnerabilities where sensitive data becomes inadvertently embedded within transmitted communications. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of Stackable ranging from an unspecified initial version through 3.18.1, indicating a broad affected scope that spans multiple releases. The flaw allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data that should not be transmitted in plain text or within the payload of network communications.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability manifests when the Stackable platform fails to properly sanitize or filter sensitive information before including it in outgoing data transmissions. The insertion occurs during the data processing pipeline where authentication credentials, API keys, session tokens, or other confidential information may be inadvertently included in network packets, log files, or response payloads. This represents a classic case of insufficient data filtering and validation controls that should prevent sensitive data from being exposed through normal application operations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which specifically addresses the exposure of sensitive information, and demonstrates how improper data handling can lead to information leakage through network communications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides potential attackers with access to sensitive data that could be used for unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or further exploitation within the affected environment. Attackers who can intercept network traffic or gain access to application logs may retrieve embedded credentials or tokens that could be used to compromise additional systems or escalate their access within the Stackable environment. The vulnerability creates a persistent risk where even properly configured systems may inadvertently expose sensitive information through normal operational procedures, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the platform handles authentication data or privileged information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive data sanitization and filtering mechanisms within the Stackable platform. Organizations should ensure that all outgoing communications undergo strict validation to remove or encrypt sensitive information before transmission. The implementation of secure coding practices including input validation, output encoding, and proper data handling procedures should be enforced throughout the application lifecycle. Security controls should include network monitoring to detect anomalous data transmission patterns and regular security assessments to identify potential information exposure risks. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular credential rotation practices can help minimize the impact if sensitive information is inadvertently exposed. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of adhering to security standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks, particularly focusing on data protection and information security controls. Organizations should also consider implementing automated tools for sensitive data detection and remediation to prevent similar issues from occurring in other applications and systems within their infrastructure.