What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-56527?

CVE-2025-56527 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Kotaemon are affected by CVE-2025-56527?

CVE-2025-56527 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-56527?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-56527. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-56527?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

Kotaemon CVE-2025-56527

HIGH

Plaintext Storage of a Password (CWE-256)

2025-11-18 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Kotaemon

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:22 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:22 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Dec 02, 2025 - 19:37 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Nov 18, 2025 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

AnalysisAI

Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-256. Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage. Affected products include: Cinnamon Kotaemon.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.