CVE-2025-56527: Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-56527?

kotaemon: upgrade to newer than 0.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-56527 being exploited?

CVE-2025-56527 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-56527 affect?

CVE-2025-56527 affects kotaemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-56527?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-56527 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kotaemon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256
Published	2025-11-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cinnamon

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-18 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cinnamon kotaemon UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.11.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.11.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kotaemon || rpm -q kotaemon || kotaemon --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kotaemon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kotaemon

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-56527?

kotaemon: upgrade to newer than 0.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-56527 being exploited?

CVE-2025-56527 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-56527 affect?

CVE-2025-56527 affects kotaemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.

How urgent is CVE-2025-56527?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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