What is CVE-2025-65965?

Grype is a vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems. A credential disclosure vulnerability was found in Grype, affecting versions 0.68.0 through 0.104.0. If registry credentials are defined and the output of grype is written using the --file or --output json= option, the registry credentials will be included unsanitized in the output file. This issue has been patched in version 0.104.1. Users running affected versions of grype can work around this vulnerability by redirecting stdout to a file instead of using the --file or --output options.

How severe is CVE-2025-65965?

CVE-2025-65965 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-65965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-65965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199596.

When was CVE-2025-65965 published?

CVE-2025-65965 was published on 2025-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65965

CVE-2025-65965 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2. 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-212.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-199596
Weakness: CWE-212
Published: 2025-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Grype is a vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems. A credential disclosure vulnerability was found in Grype, affecting versions 0.68.0 through 0.104.0. If registry credentials are defined and the output of grype is written using the --file or --output json=<file> option, the registry credentials will be included unsanitized in the output file. This issue has been patched in version 0.104.1. Users running affected versions of grype can work around this vulnerability by redirecting stdout to a file instead of using the --file or --output options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65965?: Grype is a vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems. A credential disclosure vulnerability was found in Grype, affecting versions 0.68.0 through 0.104.0. If registry credentials are defined and the output of grype is written using the --file or --output json=<file> option, the registry credentials will be included unsanitized in the output file. This issue has been patched in version 0.104.1. Users running affected versions of grype can work around this vulnerability by redirecting stdout to a file instead of using the --file or --output options.
How severe is CVE-2025-65965?: CVE-2025-65965 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-65965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-65965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199596.
When was CVE-2025-65965 published?: CVE-2025-65965 was published on 2025-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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