CVE-2025-3799: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WCMS 11

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-3799 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting wcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WCMS 11. Affected is an unknown function of the file app/controllers/AnonymousController.php. The manipulation of the argument email/username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-04-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: wcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-19 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wcms wcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wcms sudo apt install wcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold wcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list wcms sudo dnf downgrade wcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wcms

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-2025-3799?

wcms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3799 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3799 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-2025-3799 affect?

CVE-2025-3799 affects wcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WCMS 11. Affected is an unknown function of the file app/controllers/AnonymousController.php. The manipulation of the argument email/username leads to sql injection. It is poss

How urgent is CVE-2025-3799?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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