CVE-2025-24337: Github.com/writefreely/writefreely Insecure Default Config Access Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3qc3-mx6x-267h
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CVSS 8.4
CWE-281
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-24337 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.4) insecure default config access vulnerability (CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions) affecting Github.com/writefreely/writefreely libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves insecure default config access in writefreely. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-24337 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-24337
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3qc3-mx6x-267h
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions
Affected Product Github.com/writefreely/writefreely
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-24337

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

github.com/writefreely/writefreely fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/writefreely/writefreely to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for github.com/writefreely/writefreely

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-24337, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/writefreely/writefreely:

inspect dependencies for github.com/writefreely/writefreely

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/writefreely/writefreely in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions, where the product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended. In Github.com/writefreely/writefreely, 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

WriteFreely through 0.15.1, when MySQL is used, allows local users to discover credentials by reading config.ini.

CVE-2025-24337 Affected Github.com/writefreely/writefreely Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/writefreely/writefreely
golang/github.com/writefreely/writefreely
Go
≤ 0.15.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-24337 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24337
Github.com/writefreely/writefreely Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely
Github.com/writefreely/writefreely Release RELEASE
https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely/releases/tag/v0.15.1
raphus.social/@tv4fun/11384675711... WEB
https://raphus.social/@TV4Fun/113846757112643161
Github.com/writefreely/writefreely Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24337?
CVE-2025-24337 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/writefreely/writefreely involving Insecure default config access in WriteFreely under CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions.
Which Github.com/writefreely/writefreely versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/writefreely/writefreely.
What version fixes CVE-2025-24337?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/writefreely/writefreely affected?
Yes, github.com/writefreely/writefreely is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24337?
CVE-2025-24337 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-24337?
CVE-2025-24337 is classified under CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions (The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-24337?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/writefreely/writefreely'. 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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