Eclipse Vert.x up to 4.5.21/5.0.4 file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Eclipse Vert.x up to 4.5.21/5.0.4. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation causes file access. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-11965. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eclipse Vert.x up to 4.5.21/5.0.4. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.21] and [5.0.0, 5.0.4], a StaticHandler configuration for restricting access to hidden files fails to restrict access to hidden directories, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve files within them (e.g. '.git/config').

The weakness was shared by Sho Odagiri as 304. The advisory is shared at gitlab.eclipse.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-11965 since 10/20/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1083 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 4.5.22 or 5.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Vert.x 4.5.22/5.0.5

Timelineinfo

10/20/2025 CVE reserved
10/22/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
10/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/17/2026 +87 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 304
Researcher: Sho Odagiri
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-11965 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-11965
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-329389

Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2025 18:03
Updated: 01/17/2026 03:47
Changes: 10/22/2025 18:03 (68), 01/17/2026 03:47 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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