Vulnerability in Curl
CVE-2025-0167
When asked to use a `.netrc` file for credentials **and** to follow HTTP redirects, curl could leak the password used for the first host to the followed-to host under certain circumstances. This flaw only manifests itself if the netrc file has a `default` entry that omits both login and password. A rare circumstance.
EPSS: 0.007 (48.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9 (Vendor Advisory)
- 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9 (Vendor Advisory)
- 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-0167?
- CVE-2025-0167 is a low-severity vulnerability in Curl, classified under CWE-200 EXPOSURE OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION TO AN UNAUTHORIZED ACTOR. CVSS score: 3.4/10. Published 2025-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2025-0167?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-0167 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.