CVE-2025-59843

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. From versions 2.0.0 to before 2.3.1, the public endpoint /api/user/[username] returns user email addresses in its JSON response. The problem has been patched in FlagForge version 2.3.1. The fix removes email addresses from public API responses while keeping the endpoint publicly accessible. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.1 or later to eliminate exposure. There are no workarounds for this vulnerability.

CVSS v3 5.3 MEDIUM

5.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/security/advisories/GHSA-qqjv-8r5p-7xpj	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:flagforge:flagforge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-09-26 16:15

Updated : 2025-10-08 16:30

NVD link : CVE-2025-59843

Mitre link : CVE-2025-59843

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-59843

JSON object : View

Products Affected

flagforge

flagforge

CWE

CWE-359

Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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