CVE-2025-1007: Improper Authorization in /user/namespace/{namespace}/details

Published Feb 19, 2025
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Updated

In OpenVSX version v0.9.0 to v0.20.0, the /user/namespace/{namespace}/details API allows a user to edit all namespace details, even if the user is not a namespace Owner or Contributor. The details include: name, description, website, support link and social media links. The same issues existed in /user/namespace/{namespace}/details/logo and allowed a user to change the logo.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenVSX OpenVSX>=v0.9.0<=v0.20.0
Eclipse Open VSX>=0.9.0<0.19.1

Event History

Feb 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1007?

CVE-2025-1007 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access to namespace details.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1007?

To fix CVE-2025-1007, upgrade your OpenVSX instance to a version later than v0.20.0.

3

What versions of OpenVSX are affected by CVE-2025-1007?

OpenVSX versions from v0.9.0 to v0.20.0 are affected by CVE-2025-1007.

4

What type of data can be edited due to CVE-2025-1007?

CVE-2025-1007 allows unauthorized users to edit namespace details, including name, description, website, support link, and social media links.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2025-1007?

Users who rely on namespace security and ownership in OpenVSX can be impacted by CVE-2025-1007 due to unauthorized changes.

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