CVE-2025-46565: Vite's server.fs.deny bypassed with /. for files under project root

Published Apr 30, 2025
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Updated

### Summary The contents of files in [the project `root`](https://vite.dev/config/shared-options.html#root) that are denied by a file matching pattern can be returned to the browser. ### Impact Only apps explicitly exposing the Vite dev server to the network (using --host or [server.host config option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-host)) are affected. Only files that are under [project `root`](https://vite.dev/config/shared-options.html#root) and are denied by a file matching pattern can be bypassed. - Examples of file matching patterns: `.env`, `.env.*`, `*.{crt,pem}`, `**/.env` - Examples of other patterns: `**/.git/**`, `.git/**`, `.git/**/*` ### Details [`server.fs.deny`](https://vite.dev/config/server-options.html#server-fs-deny) can contain patterns matching against files (by default it includes `.env`, `.env.*`, `*.{crt,pem}` as such patterns). These patterns were able to bypass for files under `root` by using a combination of slash and dot (`/.`). ### PoC ``` npm create vite@latest cd vite-project/ cat "secret" > .env npm install npm run dev curl --request-target /.env/. http://localhost:5173 ``` ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/822f4416-aa42-461f-8c95-a88d155e674b) ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/42902144-863a-4afb-ac5b-fc16effa37cc)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
npm/vite<=4.5.13
4.5.14
npm/vite>=5.0.0<=5.4.18
5.4.19
npm/vite>=6.0.0<=6.1.5
6.1.6
npm/vite>=6.2.0<=6.2.6
6.2.7
npm/vite>=6.3.0<=6.3.3
6.3.4
vitejs Vite Node.js<4.5.14
vitejs Vite Node.js>=5.0.0<5.4.19
vitejs Vite Node.js>=6.0.0<6.1.6
vitejs Vite Node.js>=6.2.0<6.2.7
vitejs Vite Node.js>=6.3.0<6.3.4

Event History

Apr 30, 2025
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:40 PM
May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46565?

CVE-2025-46565 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-46565?

To fix CVE-2025-46565, upgrade to Vite version 4.5.14, 5.4.19, 6.1.6, 6.2.7, or 6.3.4 or higher.

3

What type of applications are affected by CVE-2025-46565?

CVE-2025-46565 affects applications that expose the Vite dev server to the network.

4

What files are impacted by CVE-2025-46565?

CVE-2025-46565 may allow unauthorized access to contents of files that are denied by specific file matching patterns.

5

How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2025-46565?

To determine if you are vulnerable to CVE-2025-46565, check if you are running a version of Vite prior to the remedied versions and if your server is exposed to the network.

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