How severe is CVE-2025-70963?

CVE-2025-70963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-70963 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-70963?

CVE-2025-70963 affects Getgophish Gophish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-70963?

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-2025-70963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-70963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206883.

When was CVE-2025-70963 published?

CVE-2025-70963 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-70963

Q: What is CVE-2025-70963?

Gophish <=0.12.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The administrative dashboard exposes each user’s long-lived API key directly inside the rendered HTML/JavaScript of the page on every login. This makes permanent API credentials accessible to any script running in the browser context.

CVE-2025-70963 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getgophish Gophish with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206883
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Getgophish Gophish
Published: 2026-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gophish <=0.12.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The administrative dashboard exposes each user’s long-lived API key directly inside the rendered HTML/JavaScript of the page on every login. This makes permanent API credentials accessible to any script running in the browser context.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-70963?: Gophish <=0.12.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The administrative dashboard exposes each user’s long-lived API key directly inside the rendered HTML/JavaScript of the page on every login. This makes permanent API credentials accessible to any script running in the browser context.
How severe is CVE-2025-70963?: CVE-2025-70963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-70963 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-70963?: CVE-2025-70963 affects Getgophish Gophish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-70963?: 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-2025-70963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-70963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206883.
When was CVE-2025-70963 published?: CVE-2025-70963 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/gophish/gophish/issues/9366

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getgophish:gophish:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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