CVE-2025-11965
High
Description
In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.21] and [5.0.0, 5.0.4], a StaticHandler configuration for restricting access to hidden files fails to restrict access to hidden directories, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve files within them (e.g. '.git/config').
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductEclipse Vert.x
PublishedOct 22, 2025
First seenOct 22, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-552CWE-552
How to fix
Update
- eclipse vert.x4.5.22, 5.0.5 or later
- io.vertx:vertx-web4.5.22, 5.0.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| eclipse vert.x | 4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.5.22, 5.0.0 ≤ v < 5.0.5 | 4.5.22, 5.0.5 |
| io.vertx:vertx-webMaven | v < 4.5.22, 5.0.0 ≤ v < 5.0.5 | 4.5.22, 5.0.5 |
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