Local File Exposure in Snowflake Connector for Python on Linux Systems
CVE-2025-24795

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Snowflakedb

Status
Snowflake-connector-python
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-24795?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Snowflake Connector for Python which compromises credential security on Linux systems. When temporary credential caching is activated, the connector inadvertently stores sensitive temporary credentials in a file that is accessible to all users on the system. This breach allows unauthorized individuals to potentially access confidential data. The issue affects versions 2.3.7 to 3.13.0. Users are urged to upgrade to version 3.13.1 or later to mitigate this risk. For more detailed information, please refer to the security advisory.

Affected Version(s)

snowflake-connector-python >= 2.3.7, < 3.13.1

References

https://github.com/snowflakedb/snowflake-connector-python...
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https://github.com/snowflakedb/snowflake-connector-python...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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