CVE-2025-56527
Cinnamon Kotaemon vulnerability
- Published18 Nov 2025
Description
Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon
- https://github.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon/commit/37cdc28
- https://github.com/HanTul/Kotaemon-CVE-2025-56526-56527-disclosure
- https://harvest-sink-590.notion.site/Stored-XSS-via-Unsanitized-PDF-Content-Rendering-and-Plaintext-Credential-Exposure-in-LocalStorage-236770c3fe1e80f6a1aef381fb1c8f73
- https://skinny-exoplanet-584.notion.site/Stored-XSS-via-Unsanitized-PDF-Content-Rendering-and-Plaintext-Credential-Exposure-in-LocalStorage-22cd1563bd3380458588eb49f361a363?pvs=74
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-56527 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-56527 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.
How severe is CVE-2025-56527?
CVE-2025-56527 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-56527?
Affected products include Cinnamon Kotaemon.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56527?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.