CVE-2025-46565: Vite's server.fs.deny bypassed with /. for files under project root
### 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 ```  
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-46565?
CVE-2025-46565 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.
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.
What type of applications are affected by CVE-2025-46565?
CVE-2025-46565 affects applications that expose the Vite dev server to the network.
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.
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.