CVE-2025-59843
CVE-2025-59843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flagforge 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-359.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31370
- Weakness: CWE-359
- Affected product: Flagforge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. From versions 2.0.0 to before 2.3.2, the public endpoint /api/user/[username] returns user email addresses in its JSON response. The fix, intended for release in 2.3.1 but only available starting in version 2.3.2, removes email addresses from public API responses while keeping the endpoint publicly accessible. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.2 or later to eliminate exposure. There are no workarounds for this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59843?
- Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. From versions 2.0.0 to before 2.3.2, the public endpoint /api/user/[username] returns user email addresses in its JSON response. The fix, intended for release in 2.3.1 but only available starting in version 2.3.2, removes email addresses from public API responses while keeping the endpoint publicly accessible. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.2 or later to eliminate exposure. There are no workarounds for this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59843?
- CVE-2025-59843 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-2025-59843 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-59843?
- CVE-2025-59843 affects Flagforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-59843?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-59843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-59843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31370.
- When was CVE-2025-59843 published?
- CVE-2025-59843 was published on 2025-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/commit/1b033f1b6e20fbf6df422d5d1afc9b2347528ace
- https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/compare/v2.3.1...v2.3.2
- https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/releases/tag/v2.3.1
- https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/security/advisories/GHSA-qqjv-8r5p-7xpj
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flagforge:flagforge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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