CVE-2025-30474: Commons vfs2 Apache Commons VFS Exposure Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3936-3gx6-49c4
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-30474 is a MODERATE apache commons vfs exposure of vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Commons vfs2 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache commons vfs exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.0.

CVE-2025-30474 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-30474
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3936-3gx6-49c4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Commons vfs2
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-30474

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Commons vfs2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.commons:commons-vfs2 fixed: 2.10.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId>
    <artifactId>commons-vfs2</artifactId>
    <version>2.10.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-30474, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Commons vfs2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Commons vfs2, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Commons VFS. The FtpFileObject class can throw an exception when a file is not found, revealing the original URI in its message, which may include a password. The fix is to mask the password in the exception message This issue affects Apache Commons VFS: before 2.10.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-30474 Affected Commons vfs2 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.commons:commons-vfs2
maven/org.apache.commons/commons-vfs2
Maven
< 2.10.0
2.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-30474 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30474
Commons vfs2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/commons-vfs
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/vfs-169 WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/VFS-169
lists.apache.org/thread/w6ztgnbk6ccr... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w6ztgnbk6ccry3470x191g3xwrpgy6f4
Commons vfs2 Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 is a security vulnerability in Commons vfs2 involving Apache Commons VFS Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Commons vfs2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.0 across affected packages: org.apache.commons:commons-vfs2.
What version fixes CVE-2025-30474?
Upgrading to 2.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is commons-vfs2 affected?
Yes, org.apache.commons:commons-vfs2 is affected in releases prior to 2.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-30474?
CVE-2025-30474 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-30474?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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