#VU103648 Information disclosure in cURL - CVE-2025-0167

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103648

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0167

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: curl.haxx.se

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application can leak credentials when asked to use a .netrc file for credentials and to follow HTTP redirects. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cURL: 7.76.0 - 8.11.1

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External links
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.