CVE-2025-51055 describes a vulnerability involving insecure data storage within the Vedo Suite software, specifically version 2024.17. The issue is located in the /api_vedo/configuration/config.yml file, which improperly stores sensitive information such as clear-text credentials, secret keys, and database connection details. This vulnerability arises from the failure to encrypt or otherwise protect sensitive configuration data, allowing unauthorized users or attackers who gain access to the file system to retrieve critical authentication and secret information. Such exposure can facilitate unauthorized access to backend systems, databases, or other integrated services, potentially leading to data breaches, privilege escalation, or further compromise of the affected environment. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of unprotected secrets in configuration files is a well-understood security risk that can be leveraged by attackers with local or remote access to the system. The vulnerability does not specify affected versions beyond Vedo Suite 2024.17, and no official patches or CVSS score have been published yet. The lack of authentication or encryption on these credentials significantly increases the risk if an attacker can access the file system or backups containing this configuration file.

For European organizations using Vedo Suite 2024.17, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. Exposure of clear-text credentials and secret keys can lead to unauthorized access to critical backend systems, databases, or cloud services, potentially resulting in data breaches, operational disruption, or lateral movement within the network. Organizations in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government may face compliance violations under GDPR or other data protection laws if sensitive personal or business data is compromised. The vulnerability could also undermine trust in the affected software and lead to reputational damage. Since the vulnerability involves stored secrets, attackers could automate extraction if they gain file system access, increasing the attack surface. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests this is a newly disclosed issue, but the risk remains high due to the nature of the exposed data.

European organizations should immediately audit their deployments of Vedo Suite 2024.17 to identify the presence of the vulnerable config.yml file containing clear-text secrets. Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict file system permissions to limit access to the configuration directory strictly to necessary service accounts; 2) Employ encryption-at-rest solutions for configuration files or use secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault) to externalize and securely manage credentials instead of storing them in plain text; 3) Rotate all exposed credentials and secret keys to invalidate any potentially compromised secrets; 4) Monitor access logs and file integrity to detect unauthorized access or changes to configuration files; 5) Implement network segmentation and least privilege principles to reduce the impact of credential exposure; 6) Stay alert for vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Additionally, conduct penetration testing or vulnerability scanning focused on configuration file exposures to proactively identify similar issues.