CVE-2025-55522: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /common/reports of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows attacker

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-55522 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.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /common/reports of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the name parameter.

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	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: akaunting

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 3.0.4 and <= 3.1.19

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.19

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade akaunting

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade akaunting

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 3.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison akaunting sudo apt install akaunting=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold akaunting

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

dnf --showduplicates list akaunting sudo dnf downgrade akaunting-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add akaunting

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-2025-55522?

akaunting: upgrade to newer than 3.1.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-55522 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55522 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-2025-55522 affect?

CVE-2025-55522 affects akaunting. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /common/reports of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2025-55522?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-55521 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause

References

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