CVE-2025-0167

Name: CVE-2025-0167
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-05T10:15:22.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-0167 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.4/10 on the CVSS scale. When asked to use a `.netrc` file for credentials **and** to follow HTTP redirects, curl could leak the password used for the first host to the followed-to host under certain circumstances. This flaw only manifests itself if the netrc file has a `default` entry that omits both login and password. A rare circumstance.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When asked to use a `.netrc` file for credentials **and** to follow HTTP redirects, curl could leak the password used for the first host to the followed-to host under certain circumstances. This flaw only manifests itself if the netrc file has a `default` entry that omits both login and password. A rare circumstance.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Haxx	Curl	>= 7.76.0, < 8.12.0
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H615c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H610s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H610c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	Bootstrap Os	All versions
Netapp	Element Software	All versions
Netapp	Ontap	9
Netapp	Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility	All versions
Netapp	Ontap Tools	9
Netapp	Solidfire \& Hci Management Node	All versions
Netapp	Solidfire \& Hci Storage Node	All versions

References

https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.htmlVendor Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.jsonVendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2917232Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250306-0008/Third Party Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-0167.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0167?

How severe is CVE-2025-0167?

CVE-2025-0167 has a CVSS score of 3.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0167?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST