#VU105329 Information Exposure Through an Error Message in Apollo - CVE-2025-20002

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105329

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20002

CWE-ID: CWE-209

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Generic Model Organism Database Project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output after attempting to upload a file that does not meet pre-requisites. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apollo: before 2.8.0

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-063-07

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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.