PatchTheCVECVE-2025-55521: An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause
CVE-2025-55521 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting akaunting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2025-08-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-55521?
akaunting: upgrade to newer than 3.1.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-55521 being exploited?
CVE-2025-55521 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-2025-55521 affect?
CVE-2025-55521 affects akaunting. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
How urgent is CVE-2025-55521?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference
Related CVEs
- CVE-2025-55522 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /common/reports of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows attacker