CVE-2025-12297: A vulnerability was detected in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-12297?

pybbs: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-12297 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-12297 affect?

CVE-2025-12297 affects pybbs. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was detected in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the file UserApiController.java. The manipulation results in information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-12297?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-12297 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting pybbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was detected in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the file UserApiController.java. The manipulation results in information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-284
Published	2025-10-27
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: pybbs project

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-27 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pybbs project pybbs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pybbs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pybbs

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-12297?

pybbs: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-12297 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12297 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-2025-12297 affect?

CVE-2025-12297 affects pybbs. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was detected in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the file UserApiController.java. The manipulation results in information disclosure. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public

How urgent is CVE-2025-12297?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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