OMERO.web info disclosure via Forgot Password before 5.29.2
CVE-2025-54791 Published on August 13, 2025
OMERO.web displays unecessary user information when requesting to reset the password
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-54791 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
The software generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-54791
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Affected Versions
omero-web Version < 5.29.2 is affected by CVE-2025-54791Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2025-54791
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| pip | omero-web | <= 5.29.1 | 5.29.2 |
Exploit Probability
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