# CVE-2025-15135: joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java Cookie AuthenticationInterceptor.java tryAuthenticateWithCookies improper authentication

- Severity: CVSS 5.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2025-12-28 · Updated: 2025-12-29

## Affected

- joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java: 3.0

## Description

A weakness has been identified in joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java up to 3.0.0. This impacts the function tryAuthenticateWithCookies of the file AuthenticationInterceptor.java of the component Cookie Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. Upgrading to version 4.0.0 will fix this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.338513
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338513
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.713990
- https://github.com/joey-zhou/xiaozhi-esp32-server-java/issues/143
- https://github.com/joey-zhou/xiaozhi-esp32-server-java/issues/143#issuecomment-3666534810
- https://github.com/joey-zhou/xiaozhi-esp32-server-java/issues/143#issue-3722315701
- https://github.com/joey-zhou/xiaozhi-esp32-server-java/releases/tag/v4.0.0

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