CVE-2025-54791
CVE-2025-54791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openmicroscopy Omero-web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-209.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24567
- Weakness: CWE-209
- Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero-web
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OMERO.web provides a web based client and plugin infrastructure. Prior to version 5.29.2, if an error occurred when resetting a user's password using the Forgot Password option in OMERO.web, the error message displayed on the Web page can disclose information about the user. This issue has been patched in version 5.29.2. A workaround involves disabling the Forgot password option in OMERO.web using the omero.web.show_forgot_password configuration property.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-54791?
- OMERO.web provides a web based client and plugin infrastructure. Prior to version 5.29.2, if an error occurred when resetting a user's password using the Forgot Password option in OMERO.web, the error message displayed on the Web page can disclose information about the user. This issue has been patched in version 5.29.2. A workaround involves disabling the Forgot password option in OMERO.web using the omero.web.show_forgot_password configuration property.
- How severe is CVE-2025-54791?
- CVE-2025-54791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-54791 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-54791?
- CVE-2025-54791 affects Openmicroscopy Omero-web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-54791?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-54791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-54791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24567.
- When was CVE-2025-54791 published?
- CVE-2025-54791 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ome/omero-web/commit/8aa2789e8f759c73f1517abe9a0abd44e86644ad
- https://github.com/ome/omero-web/security/advisories/GHSA-gpmg-4x4g-mr5r
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openmicroscopy:omero-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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