Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability in Sync by Affected Vendor
CVE-2025-48464

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Duckduckgo

Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-48464?

CVE-2025-48464 is a security vulnerability in a product offered by DuckDuckGo, specifically related to its Sync service, designed to enhance user privacy and security by allowing users to synchronize their data across devices. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive account data, including credentials and email protection information. The risk associated with this flaw is particularly worrying as it potentially opens doors for attackers to hijack user accounts, leading to unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information. This could severely compromise user privacy and security, undermining the primary purpose of the service.

Potential impact of CVE-2025-48464

  1. Unauthorized Data Access: Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive account data without requiring any form of authentication, leading to a breach of personal privacy and potentially exposing users' private information.

  2. Account Hijacking: The ease of access to account credentials can put users at risk of account takeovers, allowing malicious actors to impersonate legitimate users, which may lead to identity theft or fraudulent activities.

  3. Loss of User Trust: The existence of such a vulnerability in a privacy-focused product can erode user confidence in DuckDuckGo's ability to protect their data, potentially resulting in a loss of reputation and user base for the company.

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Affected Version(s)

DuckDuckGo Browser 5.246.0 and below

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Leng Kang Hao
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