CVE-2025-24337: High severity writefreely vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2025
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Updated

WriteFreely through 0.15.1, when MySQL is used, allows local users to discover credentials by reading config.ini.

Affected Software

3 affected components
go/github.com/writefreely/writefreely<=0.15.1
Writefreely Writefreely<=0.15.1
MySQL mysql

Event History

Jan 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24337?

CVE-2025-24337 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive database credentials to local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24337?

To fix CVE-2025-24337, ensure that the config.ini file containing sensitive credentials is not accessible to local users.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24337?

CVE-2025-24337 affects WriteFreely versions up to and including 0.15.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24337?

CVE-2025-24337 is a local information disclosure vulnerability.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-24337?

Local users with access to the server running WriteFreely using MySQL may be impacted by CVE-2025-24337.

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