Kotaemon 0.11.0 LocalStorage missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Kotaemon 0.11.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component LocalStorage Handler. Performing a manipulation results in missing encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-56527. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kotaemon 0.11.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component LocalStorage Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-56527 since 08/17/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2025 CVE reserved
11/18/2025 +93 days Advisory disclosed
11/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-56527 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-56527
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-332817

Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2025 20:09
Changes: 11/18/2025 20:09 (52)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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