CVE-2025-50674: An issue was discovered in the changePassword method in file /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/user.inc in

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-50674 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting openmediavault. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the changePassword method in file /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/user.inc in OpenMediaVault 7.4.17 allowing local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-269
Published	2025-08-22
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openmediavault

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-22 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openmediavault openmediavault DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.4.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.4.17

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.4.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openmediavault sudo apt install openmediavault=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4.17> sudo apt-mark hold openmediavault

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

dnf --showduplicates list openmediavault sudo dnf downgrade openmediavault-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4.17> sudo dnf versionlock add openmediavault

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-2025-50674?

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

Is CVE-2025-50674 being exploited?

CVE-2025-50674 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-2025-50674 affect?

CVE-2025-50674 affects openmediavault. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in the changePassword method in file /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/user.inc in OpenMediaVault 7.4.17 allowing local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root.

How urgent is CVE-2025-50674?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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