CVE-2025-4012: A vulnerability was found in playeduxyz PlayEdu 开源培训系统 up to 1.8 and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4012?

playedu: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4012 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4012 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-2025-4012 affect?

CVE-2025-4012 affects playedu. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). A vulnerability was found in playeduxyz PlayEdu 开源培训系统 up to 1.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/backend/v1/user/create of the component User Avatar Handler. The manipulation of the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4012?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2025-4012 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting playedu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in playeduxyz PlayEdu 开源培训系统 up to 1.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/backend/v1/user/create of the component User Avatar Handler. The manipulation of the argument Avatar leads to server-side request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure bu

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2025-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: playeduos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

playeduos playedu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade playedu

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-2025-4012?

playedu: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4012 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4012 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-2025-4012 affect?

CVE-2025-4012 affects playedu. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). A vulnerability was found in playeduxyz PlayEdu 开源培训系统 up to 1.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/backend/v1/user/create of the component User Avatar Handler. The manipulation of the

How urgent is CVE-2025-4012?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

References

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