Vulnerability in Eclipse Vert.x
CVE-2025-11965
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').
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (40.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 41st percentile — 40.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Eclipse Vert.x
- Eclipse Foundation Vert.x — versions 4.0.0, 5.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/issues/304 (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-11965?
- CVE-2025-11965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Vert.x, classified under Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-10-22.
- How severe is CVE-2025-11965?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.