CVE-2025-65730: Authentication Bypass via Hardcoded Credentials GoAway up to v0.62.18, fixed in 0.62.19, uses a hardcoded secr
CVE-2025-65730 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting goaway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Authentication Bypass via Hardcoded Credentials GoAway up to v0.62.18, fixed in 0.62.19, uses a hardcoded secret for signing JWT tokens used for authentication.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2025-12-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-65730?
goaway: upgrade to 0.62.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-65730 being exploited?
CVE-2025-65730 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-2025-65730 affect?
CVE-2025-65730 affects goaway. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authentication Bypass via Hardcoded Credentials GoAway up to v0.62.18, fixed in 0.62.19, uses a hardcoded secret for signing JWT tokens used for authentication.
How urgent is CVE-2025-65730?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference