CVE-2025-25968: DDSN Interactive cm3 Acora CMS version 10.1.1 contains an improper access control vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-25968 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting cm3 acora content management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DDSN Interactive cm3 Acora CMS version 10.1.1 contains an improper access control vulnerability. An editor-privileged user can access sensitive information, such as system administrator credentials, by force browsing the endpoint and exploiting the 'file' parameter. By referencing specific files (e.g., cm3.xml), attackers can bypass access controls, leading to account takeover and potential privilege escalation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-02-20
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ddsn

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-20 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ddsn cm3 acora content management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cm3-acora-content-management-system || rpm -q cm3-acora-content-management-system || cm3-acora-content-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cm3-acora-content-management-system sudo apt install cm3-acora-content-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold cm3-acora-content-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list cm3-acora-content-management-system sudo dnf downgrade cm3-acora-content-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cm3-acora-content-management-system

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.

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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-2025-25968?

cm3 acora content management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25968 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25968 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-2025-25968 affect?

CVE-2025-25968 affects cm3 acora content management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). DDSN Interactive cm3 Acora CMS version 10.1.1 contains an improper access control vulnerability. An editor-privileged user can access sensitive information, such as system administrator credentials, by force browsing the endpoint and exploi

How urgent is CVE-2025-25968?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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