CVE-2025-54343: An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert versi

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-54343 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting pingalert application server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2 exploitable remotely for Escalation of Privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: desktopalert

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

desktopalert pingalert application server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.1.0.11 and < 6.1.1.4

Fixed in: 6.1.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1.0.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pingalert-application-server || rpm -q pingalert-application-server || pingalert-application-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pingalert-application-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pingalert-application-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pingalert-application-server sudo apt install pingalert-application-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0.11> sudo apt-mark hold pingalert-application-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pingalert-application-server sudo dnf downgrade pingalert-application-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0.11> sudo dnf versionlock add pingalert-application-server

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-54343?

pingalert application server: upgrade to 6.1.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-54343 being exploited?

CVE-2025-54343 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-2025-54343 affect?

CVE-2025-54343 affects pingalert application server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2 exploitable remotely for Escalation of Privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2025-54343?

Priority 39/100. Critical severity

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