CVE-2025-5431: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in AssamLook CMS 1.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-5431 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting assamlook cms. 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 AssamLook CMS 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /department-profile.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: assamlook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-02 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

assamlook assamlook cms 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 assamlook-cms || rpm -q assamlook-cms || assamlook-cms --version

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

apt-cache madison assamlook-cms sudo apt install assamlook-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold assamlook-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list assamlook-cms sudo dnf downgrade assamlook-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add assamlook-cms

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5431?

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

Is CVE-2025-5431 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5431 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-2025-5431 affect?

CVE-2025-5431 affects assamlook cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in AssamLook CMS 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /department-profile.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the

How urgent is CVE-2025-5431?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

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CVE-2025-5430 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in AssamLook CMS 1.0

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