How severe is CVE-2025-2489?

CVE-2025-2489 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2489 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2489 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7567.

When was CVE-2025-2489 published?

CVE-2025-2489 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2489

CVE-2025-2489 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7567
Weakness: CWE-922
Published: 2025-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure information storage vulnerability in NTFS Tools version 3.5.1. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to know the application password, stored in /Users/user/Library/Application Support/ntfs-tool/config.json.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2489?: Insecure information storage vulnerability in NTFS Tools version 3.5.1. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to know the application password, stored in /Users/user/Library/Application Support/ntfs-tool/config.json.
How severe is CVE-2025-2489?: CVE-2025-2489 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2489 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2489 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7567.
When was CVE-2025-2489 published?: CVE-2025-2489 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/insecure-storage-sensitive-information-ntfs-tool

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