CVE-2025-48708

MEDIUM
Published May 23, 2025 Modified Jun 20, 2025 CWE-212

Description

gs_lib_ctx_stash_sanitized_arg in base/gslibctx.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.1 lacks argument sanitization for the # case. A created PDF document includes its password in cleartext.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-212 CWE-212

Affected Products

Vendor Product
artifex ghostscript

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48708? +
gs_lib_ctx_stash_sanitized_arg in base/gslibctx.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.1 lacks argument sanitization for the # case. A created PDF document includes its password in cleartext. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-48708? +
CVE-2025-48708 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-48708? +
CVE-2025-48708 affects products from artifex, specifically: ghostscript. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48708? +
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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