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').
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Foundation | Vert.x | >= 4.0.0, < 4.5.22; >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.5 |
References
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/issues/304Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 22, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed