CVE-2025-25225: A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Hikashop component versions 1.0.0-5.1.3 for Joomla allows authenti

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-25225 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting hikashop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Hikashop component versions 1.0.0-5.1.3 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator) to escalate their privileges to Super Admin Permissions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: hikashop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-15 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hikashop hikashop UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and <= 5.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hikashop

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hikashop sudo apt install hikashop=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold hikashop

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hikashop sudo dnf downgrade hikashop-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hikashop

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-25225?

hikashop: upgrade to newer than 5.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25225 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25225 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-2025-25225 affect?

CVE-2025-25225 affects hikashop. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Hikashop component versions 1.0.0-5.1.3 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator) to escalate their privileges to Super Admin Permissions.

How urgent is CVE-2025-25225?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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