CVE-2019-9625: JBMC DirectAdmin 1.55 allows CSRF via the /CMD_ACCOUNT_ADMIN URI to create a new admin account.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-9625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting directadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

JBMC DirectAdmin 1.55 allows CSRF via the /CMD_ACCOUNT_ADMIN URI to create a new admin account.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: directadmin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-07 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

directadmin directadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.55

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.55

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy directadmin || rpm -q directadmin || directadmin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.55 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison directadmin sudo apt install directadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.55> sudo apt-mark hold directadmin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list directadmin sudo dnf downgrade directadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.55> sudo dnf versionlock add directadmin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: DirectAdmin 1.55 - 'CMD_ACCOUNT_ADMIN' Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-9625?

directadmin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9625 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9625 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-9625 affect?

CVE-2019-9625 affects directadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). JBMC DirectAdmin 1.55 allows CSRF via the /CMD_ACCOUNT_ADMIN URI to create a new admin account.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9625?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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