CVE-2025-51055 is a high-severity vulnerability identified in the Vedo Suite software, specifically version 2024.17. The vulnerability arises from insecure data storage practices, where sensitive credentials including clear-text passwords, secret keys, and database connection information are stored unencrypted within the /api_vedo/configuration/config.yml file. This misconfiguration violates secure coding principles and corresponds to CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information). The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). An attacker with network access to the affected system can directly retrieve this configuration file, thereby gaining access to critical credentials. The scope is marked as changed (S:C) because the compromise of these credentials can lead to further breaches beyond the initially affected component. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the high CVSS score of 8.6 reflects the significant confidentiality impact and ease of exploitation. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly but poses a severe risk of unauthorized data access and lateral movement within an organization’s infrastructure.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-51055 can be substantial. The exposure of clear-text credentials can lead to unauthorized access to databases and other internal services, potentially resulting in data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR. This can cause regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and financial losses. Industries relying on Vedo Suite for critical operations, such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, may face operational disruptions if attackers leverage stolen credentials to escalate privileges or move laterally within networks. Additionally, the breach of secret keys could compromise cryptographic protections or API integrations, further amplifying the risk. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can easily target exposed systems, increasing the likelihood of successful attacks against European entities using vulnerable versions of Vedo Suite.

To mitigate CVE-2025-51055, organizations should immediately audit their Vedo Suite installations for the presence of the vulnerable config.yml file containing sensitive data in clear text. Since no official patch is currently available, the following specific actions are recommended: 1) Encrypt sensitive credentials using strong encryption mechanisms and ensure that configuration files do not store secrets in plaintext. 2) Implement strict access controls and file permissions to restrict access to configuration files only to necessary system processes and administrators. 3) Use environment variables or secure vault solutions (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault) to manage secrets instead of embedding them in configuration files. 4) Monitor network traffic and file access logs for unusual activity targeting configuration files. 5) Segment networks to limit exposure of management interfaces and configuration files to untrusted networks. 6) Prepare for patch deployment by maintaining close contact with Vedo Suite vendors for updates addressing this vulnerability. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on credential storage and access controls.