CVE-2025-45968: An issue in System PDV v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the hash parameter in

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-45968 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting system pdv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in System PDV v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the hash parameter in a URL. The application contains an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability, which occurs due to a lack of proper authorization checks when accessing objects referenced by this parameter. This allows direct access to other users' data or internal resources without proper permission. Successful exploitation of this flaw may r

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2025-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: system pdv project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-25 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

system pdv project system pdv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy system-pdv || rpm -q system-pdv || system-pdv --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison system-pdv sudo apt install system-pdv=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold system-pdv

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

dnf --showduplicates list system-pdv sudo dnf downgrade system-pdv-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add system-pdv

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-2025-45968?

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

Is CVE-2025-45968 being exploited?

CVE-2025-45968 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-2025-45968 affect?

CVE-2025-45968 affects system pdv. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in System PDV v1.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the hash parameter in a URL. The application contains an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability, which occurs due to a lack of proper au

How urgent is CVE-2025-45968?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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