What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59833?

CVE-2025-59833 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 Flagforge are affected by CVE-2025-59833?

Organizations using versions from 2.1.0 to face notable risk from CVE-2025-59833, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-59833?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems running versions from 2.1.0 to and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Flagforge CVE-2025-59833

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2025-09-24 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Flagforge

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

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 - 19:14 vuln.today

CVE Published

Sep 24, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. In versions from 2.1.0 to before 2.3.0, the API endpoint GET /api/problems/:id returns challenge hints in plaintext within the question object, regardless of whether the user has unlocked them via point deduction. Users can view all hints for free, undermining the business logic of the platform and reducing the integrity of the challenge system. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.0.

AnalysisAI

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. In versions from 2.1.0 to before 2.3.0, the API endpoint GET /api/problems/:id returns challenge hints in plaintext within the question object, regardless of whether the user has unlocked them via point deduction. Users can view all hints for free, undermining the business logic of the platform and reducing the integrity of the challenge system. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.0. Affected products include: Flagforge. Version information: before 2.3.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.