Description
In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.21] and [5.0.0, 5.0.4], a StaticHandler configuration for restricting access to hidden files fails to restrict access to hidden directories, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve files within them (e.g. '.git/config').
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
14.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-552
Status
published
Products (2)
eclipse/vert.x
4.0.0 - 4.5.22
io.vertx/vertx-web
0 - 4.5.22Maven
Published
Oct 22, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026