CVE-2025-29180: In FOXCMS <=1.25, the installdb.php file has a time - based blind SQL injection vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-29180?

foxcms: upgrade to newer than 1.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-29180 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29180 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-2025-29180 affect?

CVE-2025-29180 affects foxcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In FOXCMS <=1.25, the installdb.php file has a time - based blind SQL injection vulnerability. The url_prefix, domain, and my_website POST parameters are directly concatenated into SQL statements without filtering.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-29180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting foxcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In FOXCMS <=1.25, the installdb.php file has a time - based blind SQL injection vulnerability. The url_prefix, domain, and my_website POST parameters are directly concatenated into SQL statements without filtering.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: foxcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

foxcms foxcms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.25

Fixed in: newer than 1.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade foxcms

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-2025-29180?

foxcms: upgrade to newer than 1.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29180 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29180 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-2025-29180 affect?

CVE-2025-29180 affects foxcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In FOXCMS <=1.25, the installdb.php file has a time - based blind SQL injection vulnerability. The url_prefix, domain, and my_website POST parameters are directly concatenated into SQL statements without filtering.

How urgent is CVE-2025-29180?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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