CVE-2025-59040
📋 TL;DR
This CVE-2025-59040 vulnerability in Tuleap allows users to see tracker names they shouldn't have access to due to improper permission verification in backlog item representations. It affects all Tuleap Community and Enterprise Edition users running vulnerable versions. The vulnerability exposes sensitive project information but doesn't allow data modification.
💻 Affected Systems
- Tuleap Community Edition
- Tuleap Enterprise Edition
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized users could discover the existence of confidential projects, trackers, or development initiatives, potentially revealing sensitive business information or intellectual property.
Likely Case
Users with limited permissions accidentally seeing tracker names from projects they shouldn't access, potentially learning about confidential development work.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact - users might see tracker names but cannot access actual tracker content or modify data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access to Tuleap. The vulnerability is in the permission verification logic, so exploitation involves accessing backlog items with child trackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Tuleap Community Edition 16.11.99.1757427600, Tuleap Enterprise Edition 16.11-6, or 16.10-8
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/Enalean/tuleap/security/advisories/GHSA-67xc-39v9-pffg
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your Tuleap installation and database. 2. Update to the patched version using your distribution's package manager or Tuleap upgrade process. 3. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Backlog Access
allTemporarily restrict user access to backlog functionality or disable backlog features for sensitive projects.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and audit user permissions regularly
- Monitor logs for unusual access patterns to backlog items
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check your Tuleap version. If running Community Edition older than 16.11.99.1757427600 or Enterprise Edition older than 16.11-6/16.10-8, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
On Tuleap server: cat /etc/tuleap/conf/VERSION or check Tuleap web interface administration panelVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the version matches patched versions and test that users cannot see tracker names they shouldn't have access to in backlog views.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to backlog items
- Users accessing backlog items from projects they shouldn't have access to
Network Indicators:
- Increased requests to backlog API endpoints from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
Look for GET requests to /api/v1/backlog or similar backlog endpoints from users with limited permissions🔗 References
- https://github.com/Enalean/tuleap/commit/92e4aa2d830a624a9183206c1c3558b90b8a5525
- https://github.com/Enalean/tuleap/security/advisories/GHSA-67xc-39v9-pffg
- https://tuleap.net/plugins/git/tuleap/tuleap/stable?a=commit&h=92e4aa2d830a624a9183206c1c3558b90b8a5525
- https://tuleap.net/plugins/tracker/?aid=44489
