CVE-2025-29992: Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-29992?

mahara: upgrade to 24.04.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-29992 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29992 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-2025-29992 affect?

CVE-2025-29992 affects mahara. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-29992?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-29992 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mahara. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2025-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mahara

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-26 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mahara mahara UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.04.9

Fixed in: 24.04.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 24.04.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mahara

Note

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

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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-2025-29992?

mahara: upgrade to 24.04.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29992 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29992 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-2025-29992 affect?

CVE-2025-29992 affects mahara. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.

How urgent is CVE-2025-29992?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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