CVE-2025-55454: An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /msg/sendfiles of DooTask v1.0.51 allows

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-55454 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dootask. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /msg/sendfiles of DooTask v1.0.51 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dootask

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dootask dootask DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.51

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.51

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.51 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dootask sudo apt install dootask=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.51> sudo apt-mark hold dootask

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

dnf --showduplicates list dootask sudo dnf downgrade dootask-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.51> sudo dnf versionlock add dootask

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-2025-55454?

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

Is CVE-2025-55454 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55454 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-2025-55454 affect?

CVE-2025-55454 affects dootask. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /msg/sendfiles of DooTask v1.0.51 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2025-55454?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2026-29828 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE DooTask v1.6.27 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /manage/project/<id> page via the input
CVE-2025-55455 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE DooTask v1.0.51 was dicovered to contain an authenticated arbitrary download vulnerability via the component /

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