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CVE-2025-6705

Status: AnalyzedHigh (7.6)—

A vulnerability in the Eclipse Open VSX Registry’s automated publishing system could have allowed unauthorized uploads of extensions. Specifically, the system’s build scripts were executed without proper isolation, potentially exposing a privileged token. This token enabled the publishing of new extension versions under any namespace, including those not controlled by an attacker. However, it did not permit deletion of existing extensions, overwriting of published versions, or access to administrative features of the registry.

The issue was reported on May 4, 2025, fully resolved by June 24, and followed by a comprehensive audit.

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No evidence of compromise was found, though 81 extensions were proactively deactivated as a precaution. The standard publishing process remained unaffected. Recommendations have been issued to mitigate similar risks in the future.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

Acceso remoto a sistema privilegiado (token expuesto) sin privilegios previos ni interacción; permite publicar extensiones maliciosas (T1556: modificación de controles de autenticación/autorización) y potencial cadena de suministro (T1195.001).

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Vulnerability ScanningPrivileged Account ManagementUpdate SoftwareApplication Developer GuidanceUser Account ManagementThreat Intelligence Program

Affected technologies (1)

Eclipse — Open VSX

CWEs

References

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