CVE-2025-14896

HIGH
Published Dec 18, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-552

Description

due to insufficient sanitazation in Vega’s `convert()` function when `safeMode` is enabled and the spec variable is an array. An attacker can craft a malicious Vega diagram specification that will allow them to send requests to any URL, including local file system paths, leading to exposure of sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-552 CWE-552

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14896? +
due to insufficient sanitazation in Vega’s `convert()` function when `safeMode` is enabled and the spec variable is an array. An attacker can craft a malicious Vega diagram specification that will allow them to send requests to any URL, including local file system paths, leading to exposure of sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-14896? +
CVE-2025-14896 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14896? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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